Nigerian Army Decorates Eight Senior Officers With New Ranks In Jos

The General Officer Commanding (GOC), 3 Division Nigerian Army, and Commander of Operation Enduring Peace, Major General Maxwell Dangana, has urged newly promoted senior officers to justify the confidence reposed in them by the military through greater dedication and professionalism….

The General Officer Commanding (GOC), 3 Division Nigerian Army, and Commander of Operation Enduring Peace, Major General Maxwell Dangana, has urged newly promoted senior officers to justify the confidence reposed in them by the military through greater dedication and professionalism.

Dangana gave the charge during the decoration ceremony for eight senior officers with their new ranks at the Rhino Officers’ Mess, Maxwell Khobe Cantonment, Jos, Plateau State.

He congratulated the officers on their promotions, describing their elevation as recognition of their dedication, commitment and contributions to service.

The GOC reminded them that their new ranks represented increased responsibilities and a renewed call to service, rather than merely symbols of authority and achievement.

He urged the officers to remain disciplined, diligent and steadfast, while upholding the highest standards of integrity in the discharge of their duties.

Dangana also stressed the need for exemplary leadership and adherence to the core values of the Armed Forces, urging them to continually justify the confidence placed in them by their respective services.

Those decorated included Commander JU Abdullahi, who was promoted to the rank of Navy Captain, while Lieutenant Colonels GY Mohammed, D Yakubu, A Kadiri, KY Olorunishola, TG Apase, AO Akindele and MZ Garba were elevated to the rank of Colonel.

Speaking on behalf of the newly promoted officers, Navy Captain Abdullahi expressed appreciation to the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, and the Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, for finding them worthy of the promotions.

He pledged that the officers would reciprocate the confidence reposed in them through renewed dedication, professionalism and commitment to their respective services.

Abdullahi also thanked the GOC for his guidance and for personally decorating the officers despite his demanding schedule.

He acknowledged the support of heads of security agencies, serving and retired senior officers, invited guests and family members who attended the ceremony.

The event featured goodwill messages and words of advice from serving and retired senior officers, as well as group photographs with the newly promoted officers and their families.

The ceremony was attended by senior military officers, heads of security agencies, invited guests, friends and relatives of the officers.

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