The
office of the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) is at the apex of the NA
structure. It exists under his command, to deter all forms of
aggression and render MACA and MACP. Section 18(3) of the Armed Forces
Act CAP A20 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004, saddles the COAS
with the responsibility of command, direction and general
superintendence of the Army.
1 Division Nigerian Army known, as "the first" is one of the Divisions established during the Nigerian civil war. The Division formerly known as the "First Infantry Division" was born out of the former " 1st Brigade" of the Nigerian Army which was later christened, " 1 Area Command".
The outbreak of civil hostilities in Nigeria in 1967 necessitated the creation of additional divisions of the nation's army.At the heat of the battle, a unique army division was formed, and was given a name that was synonymous to its terrain of operation.
81 Division is the youngest Division in the Nigerian Army. The Division was formed on 26 May 2002 when Lagos Garrison Command (as it then was) was upgraded to a full-fledged Division. The Division therefore inherited the security roles hitherto performed by the defunct Lagos Garrison Command.
82 Division formally known as 4 Infantry Division came into existence in August 1975 following a reorganization of the Nigerian Army (NA) in the same year. The 4 Infantry Division formally Lagos Garrison Organization (LGO) was created and located at Abalti Barracks, Lagos in January1964.
NIGERIAN ARMY REMAINS INDIVISIBLE – DAMBAZAUFriday, 19 March 2010 | Moses
The Nigerian Army remains an indivisible organization that cannot be affected by religion or ethnicity.
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Abdulrahman Bello... + Full Story
The Nigerian Army has announced the promotion of officers in the cadre of General. The release indicates that eight officers were elevated to the rank of Major General, while 49 others were moved to the rank of Brigadier General.
The exercise which is the last for the year 2009, is in conformity with the outcome of the decision of the Army Council which ratifies these promotions after the success of the beneficiaries at the various Promotion Boards.
The beneficiaries of the promotion to the rank of Major General include, the Provost Marshal of the Nigerian Army, Brigadier General YD Pyeng, the Director of Military Intelligence, Brigadier General AT Umaru, the Commander, Nigerian Army Infantry Corps, Brigadier Genera AB Maitama and the Commandant Nigerian Army Peace Keeping Centre, Brigadier General Emeka Onwuamaegbu. Furthermore, senior officers promoted to the rank of Brigadier General include; Colonels JA Adejoh, AIG Danpome, BI Agbab, AC Ebenebe, SA Songonuga, A Dadan-Garba, PAT Akem, OT Ethan, MA Obio and YM Bawa among others.
The senior officers are expected to be decorated with their new badges of rank soon shortly. It could be recalled that the Nigerian Army had earlier released the promotion of officers in various ranks ranging from Captain up to Colonels as well as a numbers of soldiers.
You are please requested to disseminate this information to the general public.
CHRIS OLUKOLADE
Brigadier General
Director Army Public Relations
COAS ANNUAL CONFERENCE PHOTO GALLERY
The Minister in a group photograph with the participants during the opening ceremony
L-R, Minister of Defence, Chief of Army Staff, Chief of Defence Staff and Chief of Naval Staff at the rendition of the National Anthem
Chief of Army Staff delivering is welcome address at the conference
The
office of the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) is at the apex of the NA
structure. It exists under his command, to deter all forms of
aggression and render MACA and MACP. Section 18(3) of the Armed Forces
Act CAP A20 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004, saddles the COAS
with the responsibility of command, direction and general
superintendence of the Army.
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