Fresh Shakeup In Army, Senior Officers Redeployed

The Nigerian Army has undergone a significant reshuffle, with several senior officers being redeployed to new positions. The Chief of Army Staff has approved the postings and appointments of these officers, in a move aimed at reinvigorating the service.

According to a statement released by the army spokesperson, Onyema Nwachukwu, the redeployments are part of a routine exercise to ensure that the army remains effective and efficient in its operations. The statement noted that the Chief of Army Staff has charged the newly appointed officers to justify the confidence reposed in them and redouble their commitment to duty.

Some of the notable changes include the redeployment of General Officers Commanding and other senior officers. Maj.-Gen. Godwin Umelo has been appointed as the Director-General, Defence Research and Development Bureau, while Maj.-Gen. V Ebhaleme has been appointed as the Director, Support Services in Defence Space Administration. Maj.-Gen. GB Audu has been moved to the Nigerian Army Resource Centre as a Senior Research Fellow.

Other senior officers who have been redeployed include Maj.-Gen. Solomon Udounwa, who has been appointed as the Chief of Special Services/Programmes, and Brig.-Gen. MO Uzoh, who has been appointed as the Commander, 32 Artillery Brigade. Brig.-Gen. AS Ibrahim has been appointed as the Deputy Director, Policy and Plans, and Brig.-Gen. AA Eyitayo has been appointed as the Commander, 34 Artillery Brigade.

The shakeup is seen as a major overhaul of the army's leadership, with many officers being given new challenges and responsibilities. The move is expected to bring fresh perspectives and ideas to the army's leadership, and to enhance the service's overall performance.

The Nigerian Army has been facing several challenges in recent years, including the ongoing insurgency in the northeast and the rising wave of banditry and kidnapping in other parts of the country. The redeployment of senior officers is seen as a key part of the army's efforts to tackle these challenges and to ensure that the service remains effective and efficient.

The full list of redeployed officers has not been released, but it is expected that more details will be made public in the coming days. The Nigerian Army has assured the public that the redeployments are part of a routine exercise and that the service remains committed to its mission of protecting the country and its citizens.

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