35 newly promoted Major Generals in the Nigerian Army have been decorated with their new ranks, with a commitment to national security and democracy.
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa performed the investiture ceremony on Monday, December 23, 2024 at the Army Headquarters Command officers’ Mess 1, Asokoro, Abuja.
Those decorated with the rank of Major General include, Brig Gen A Garba Acting Provost Marshal Nigerian Army, Brig Gen UM Alkali Deputy Chief of Administration, Directorate of Veteran Affairs (Army), Brig Gen AGL Haruna, Acting General Officer Commanding 7 Division and Commander Sector 1 North East Operation HADIN KAI, Brig Gen IA Ajose.
Others are Acting General Officer Commanding 8 Division and Commander Sector 2 North West Operation FANSAN YAMA, Brig General NB Ebulue Headquarters Nigerian Army Heritage and Future Centre, Brig Gen LG Lepdung Commander Operation WHIRL STROKE, Brig Gen OA Awolo Director Military Training Nigerian Defence Academy, Brig Gen UG Ogeleka Commander Nigerian Army Space Command, Brig Gen OA Fadairo Commander 12 Brigade, Brig Gen OD Williams.
Also decorated are Commander 22 Brigade , Brig Gen JR Lar Commander 32 Brigade, Brig Gen AG Mahmuda Commandant Warrant Officer Academy, Brig Gen VD Beryo Commander Nigerian Army Special Forces School, Brig Gen AOD Okoro Director Army Headquarters Department of Special Services and Programmes, Brig Gen SO Adejimi Director Movement Army Headquarters Department of Army Logistics, Brig Gen TT Sidick Director of Finance Nigerian Defence Academy, Brig Gen MCE Ejike Commander Sector 2 Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI, Brig Gen MF Babayo Commander Sector 3 North East Joint Task Force Operation HADIN KAI, Brig Gen H Yanet Commander 51 Signal Brigade and Brig Gen MK Gara Army Headquarters Department of Training.
In a statement, Director Army Public Relations, Major General
Onyema Nwachukwu disclosed this on Tuesday, said the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, lauded the officers for their courage, dedication, and professionalism.
CDS Musa, who was the Special Guest of honour on the occasion, noted their elevation serves as a testament to their sacrifices and commitment to national service.
He described their promotion as a symbol of hope for Nigerians and a clarion call to intensify efforts in safeguarding the nation and defending democracy.
He also urged them to remain steadfast, loyal, and dedicated to their duties while ensuring the welfare of the troops under their Command.
The CDS also expressed gratitude to the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for approving the promotions, assuring the President of the officers’ unwavering commitment to national service.
In his remarks, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, charged the officers to uphold the trust placed in them by the Nigerian Army and the nation.
He expressed appreciation to President Tinubu for his strategic leadership, as well as to the Minister of Defence, Muhammad Badaru Abubakar, and the Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Muhammad Bello Matawalle, for their support.
Speaking on behalf of the newly promoted officers, Major General LG Lepdung, expressed gratitude to President Tinubu for endorsing their elevation.
He pledged the officers’ dedication to the ideals of service and their resolve to work collectively for the betterment of the Armed Forces and the nation.
The ceremony was attended by several dignitaries, including Senator Abdulazeez Musa Yar’adua, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Army; Honourable Aminu Balele, Chairman of the House Committee on Army; Chief of Naval Staff Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla; representatives of the Chief of the Air Staff and the Inspector General of Police; and former Chiefs of Defence Staff were among dignitaries who graced the event.
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