The Nigerian Army has officially appointed General Officers Commanding (GOCs) for four newly created divisions, following President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s approval to expand the force from eight to 12 divisions. This restructuring aims to decentralize command, improve border security, and enhance rapid response capabilities to Nigeria’s evolving security challenges.

The newly established units include the 5th Division in Makurdi, 9th Division in Ilorin, 10th Division in Jalingo, and the 83rd Division in Benin City. Alongside these, three new brigades have been activated. Key leadership appointments include Major General Yakubu Yahaya for the 9th Division, Major General Chinedu Ralph Nnebeife for the 10th Division, Major General Moses Gara for the 5th Division, and Major General Auwalu Mahmuda for the 2nd Division. The army plans to reach Full Operational Capability for these divisions in phases.