By Ihechi Enyinnaya
The Nigerian Army has approved the promotion of 28 Brigadier Generals to Major General and 77 Colonels to Brigadier General in a major shake-up of its senior leadership.
The announcement was made on Friday by the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Lt. Col. Appolonia Anele.
Among those elevated to Major General are senior officers from key units, including Brig Gen O. Adegbe of the Defence Intelligence Agency; Brig Gen S.M. Uba, Director of Defence Information; Brig Gen R.E. Hedima, Acting Chief of Military Intelligence; and Brig Gen R.T. Utsaha, Deputy Director of Defence Operations.
Brig Gen Z.A. Saidu was promoted posthumously in recognition of his service.
The Army also confirmed the promotion of 77 Colonels to Brigadier General, drawn from various commands, training institutions, logistics units, and medical facilities.
Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu, congratulated the officers and urged them to demonstrate “exemplary leadership, professional discipline, and unwavering loyalty to the Constitution.” He emphasized the need for innovative approaches to tackle Nigeria’s evolving security challenges.
The Army said the promotions aim to strengthen its leadership structure and enhance operational effectiveness nationwide.