The Army chief, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu has approved the appointment of General Officers Commanding for newly created Nigerian Army divisions as the military expands its command structure to bolster operations nationwide. The appointments follow President Bola Tinubu’s approval to create four new Nigerian Army divisions, driving ongoing efforts to strengthen operational capabilities, command structures, and responses to emerging security threats. The military stated that the step-by-step activation of the new divisions aims to ensure seamless operationalization, continuity, and rapid force projection across the country. Backstory…The appointments follow the Federal Government’s recent approval to expand the Nigerian Army from eight to twelve divisions as part of a sweeping military reform aimed at strengthening national security. Read Also: Tinubu Approves Nigerian Army Expansion to 12 Divisions