Nigeria's Tinubu approves army expansion to 12 divisions with 28,000 new recruits
The plan adds 28,000 recruits and new headquarters to improve command, border security and faster responses to emerging threats, the presidency said.
- On Thursday, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu approved the expansion of the Nigerian Army from eight to 12 divisions, aiming to bolster national defense and improve the country's security architecture.
- Recruiting 28,000 additional personnel is part of the administration's sustained investments in the Armed Forces. These efforts modernize military platforms, improve troop welfare, and ensure force readiness against evolving security challenges.
- New headquarters in Makurdi, Ilorin, Jalingo, and Benin City will enhance command and control, according to the administration. These locations aim to decentralize decision-making and strengthen border security, enabling faster military responses.
- President Tinubu commended Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Waidi Ibrahim Shuaibu for the force's dedication and professionalism. The reorganization targets improved counter-insurgency operations and enhanced protection of critical national infrastructure nationwide.
- Implementation of the new force structure occurs in two phases. The first phase, covering the 5, 9, and 10 Divisions, completes by September 2026; the second phase, featuring the 83 Division, finalizes by December 2026.
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Nigerian President Bola Tinubu approved on Thursday the engagement of 28,000 new soldiers in order to "strengthen national security", as the country is facing numerous conflicts. The country...
Nigeria's Tinubu approves army expansion to 12 divisions with 28,000 new recruits
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has approved an expansion of the army to 12 divisions from eight and the recruitment of 28,000 additional personnel, the presidency said on Friday, as the government seeks to bolster its response to persistent security threats.
Nigeria: Tinubu Approves Expansion of Nigerian Army to 12 Divisions, Recruitment of 28,000 Personnel
PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu, has approved the expansion of the Nigerian Army's structure from eight to 12 divisions--a landmark move to enhance the country's security architecture and improve the operational effectiveness of the Nigerian Army.
Tinubu Approves 12 Divisions For Nigerian Army, Recruitment Of 28,000 Personnel
In a bid to enhance the country’s security architecture and improve the operational effectiveness of the Nigerian Army, President Bola Tinubu has approved the expansion of the Nigerian Army’s structure from eight to 12 divisions.The presidency, in a statement, said that the expansion builds on the administration’s sustained investments in the Armed Forces, including approval for the recruitment of 28,000 additional personnel, acquisition of crit…
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Nigerian News. Latest Nigeria News. Your online Nigerian Newspaper.Tinubu approves expansion, recruitment of 28,000 personnel into Nigerian Army
President Bola Tinubu has approved the expansion of the Nigerian Army’s structure from eight to twelve divisions. A statement by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, on Thursday, said the president also approved the recruitment of 20,000 additional personnel into the Nigerian Army. Onanuga said the move is to enhance the country’s security architecture and improve the […] Tinubu approves expansion, recruitment of 28,000 personnel into Nigerian Army
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