Nigerian Army Announces Senior Leadership Reshuffle and Training Curriculum Review
The army disclosed a major reshuffle of senior officers and a review of recruit training, citing efforts to address security challenges.
According to dailypost.ng, the Nigerian Army announced a major reshuffle of its senior leadership in a statement released on Saturday by Colonel Appolonia Anele, Acting Director Army Public Relations. The reshuffle, approved by Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, includes new appointments of General Officers Commanding, commanders, commandants and principal staff officers.
The same outlet reported that Major General WM Dangana was appointed General Officer Commanding of the 3 Division and Commander of Joint Task Force Operation ENDURING PEACE, replacing Major General EF Oyinlola. It also noted that Major General JR Lar was appointed Commander.
Allafrica reported that the Nigerian Army has reviewed its recruit training curriculum. The review aims to strengthen the capacity of newly enlisted soldiers to effectively tackle terrorism, insurgency and emerging security threats nationwide.
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