PHOTOS: Army decorates seven newly promoted senior officers in Jos

Politics Spice Special Features Education Sex & Relationship Interview Columns Opinion Advertise with us PHOTOS: Army decorates seven newly promoted senior officers in Jos News November 14, 2026 8:31 pm The General Officer Commanding (GOC), 3 Division Nigerian Army and Commander, Operation ENDURING PEACE, Major General Maxwell Dangana and one of the senior officers

The General Officer Commanding (GOC), 3 Division, Nigerian Army, and Commander, Operation ENDURING PEACE, Major General Maxwell Dangana, charged newly promoted senior officers to justify the confidence their respective Services have placed in them through dedication, professionalism, and exemplary leadership.

The GOC delivered the charge during the officers’ decoration ceremony for their new ranks at the Rhino Officers’ Mess, Maxwell Khobe Cantonment, Jos, Plateau State.

According to a statement by the Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 3 Division, Nigerian Army, Lieutenant Colonel Olumide Olukoya, on Saturday, Dangana congratulated the officers on their well-deserved promotions, describing their elevation as recognition of their dedication, commitment and contributions to service. The General Officer Commanding (GOC), 3 Division Nigerian Army and Commander, Operation ENDURING PEACE, Major General Maxwell Dangana decorating one of the officersPhoto: Nigerian Army

He reminded them that their new ranks were not merely symbols of authority and achievement but came with greater responsibilities and renewed expectations.

“Your new ranks should be seen as increased responsibilities and a renewed call to service. You must continue to demonstrate dedication, discipline and professionalism in the discharge of your duties,” the GOC charged.

He further urged the officers to remain steadfast, diligent and disciplined while upholding the highest standards of integrity and demonstrating exemplary leadership.

The GOC emphasised that their conduct and performance must reflect the core values of the Armed Forces, stressing the need to continually justify the confidence reposed in them by their respective Services.

The officers decorated at the ceremony 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 promoted to the rank of Colonel.

Speaking on behalf of the newly promoted officers, Navy Captain JU Abdullahi expressed appreciation to the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu (NAM), and the Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas (AM), for finding them worthy of their new ranks.

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

Navy Captain Abdullahi also appreciated the GOC for his guidance and for personally decorating the officers despite his demanding schedule. He equally acknowledged the heads of security agencies, serving and retired senior officers, guests, friends and family members for their encouragement and support.

Highlights of the ceremony included words of advice from serving and retired senior officers, as well as group photographs with the newly promoted officers, invited guests and family members.

The ceremony was attended by senior military officers, heads of security agencies, guests, friends and family members of the newly promoted officers.

Gilbert Ekugbe is a journalist at Punch Newspapers with over a decade of experience reporting on business and economic affairs. He covers markets, corporate developments, finance, and Nigeria’s broader economic landscape. His reporting is informed by extensive newsroom experience and a strong commitment to accuracy and responsible journalism, helping readers understand complex business issues.

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