The Nigerian Army has undergone a significant leadership reorganization under Chief of Army Staff Lt. General Olufemi Oluyede, who has appointed new commanders across multiple divisions and departments to strengthen operational and administrative capabilities.

Key appointments include Major General OT Olatoye as GOC 82 Division and Commander of Joint Task Force South East Operation Udoka, and Major General EF Oyinlola as GOC 3 Division and Commander of Operation Safe Haven. Major General GM Mutkut takes over as Force Commander of the Multi-National Joint Task Force in Njamena.

The restructuring confirms several acting appointments, including Major General AGL Haruna as GOC 7 Division and Major General IA Ajose as GOC 8 Division, leading operations in the Northeast and Northwest respectively.

At Army Headquarters, new Principal Staff Officers include Major General LA Fejokwu as Chief of Administration, Major General GU Chibuisi as Chief of Civil Military Affairs, and Major General AS Ndalolo as Chief of Training.

Notable Corps Commander appointments include Major General OC Ajunwa (Armour Corps), Major General HT Wesley (Ordnance Corps), and Major General TT Numbere (Engineers). Several training institutions also received new leadership, with Major General UM Alkali heading the Army War College Nigeria and Major General FS Etim commanding the Army School of Infantry.

Army spokesperson Major General Onyema Nwachukwu stated that the Chief of Army Staff has instructed all newly appointed officers to bring renewed vigor to their roles, with particular focus on maintaining the momentum against terrorism and insurgency. The directive emphasized both operational effectiveness and troop welfare as key priorities.