The Nigerian Army has significantly expanded its operational structure with the establishment of four additional divisions and the appointment of senior commanders to lead the new formations, in a move aimed at strengthening the country’s response to growing security threats.
The development followed the approval of President Bola Tinubu for the creation of the new divisions, while Waidi Shaibu, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), approved the appointment of General Officers Commanding (GOCs) to oversee the formations.
The expansion forms part of the Army’s ongoing reforms designed to strengthen its force structure, widen its operational footprint, improve command and control, and enhance its capacity to tackle Nigeria’s evolving security challenges.
According to the Army, the newly established divisions will commence operations immediately upon attaining Initial Operational Capability (IOC), while efforts are underway to ensure they gradually achieve Full Operational Capability (FOC).
The phased activation, it noted, is intended to guarantee seamless
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