{"id":2450,"date":"2026-07-25T20:02:22","date_gmt":"2026-07-25T20:02:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/consumerconnectng.com\/?p=2450"},"modified":"2026-07-25T21:28:49","modified_gmt":"2026-07-25T21:28:49","slug":"security-nigerian-army-expands-to-12-divisions-with-recruitment-of-28000-personnel-presidency","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/consumerconnectng.com\/?p=2450","title":{"rendered":"Security: Nigerian Army expands to 12 Divisions with recruitment of 28,000 personnel &#8211;Presidency"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>*<strong><em>The Federal Government says approval of the Nigeria Army&#8217;s expansion and recruitment of more personnel underscore President Bola Ahmed Tinubu&#8217;s unwavering commitment to equipping the Armed Forces to address evolving security challenges effectively, and to strengthen national defence capabilities across the country <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Alexander Davis | ConsumerConnect<\/p>\n<p>As a measure to strengthen the country&#8217;s security system, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has approved the expansion of the Nigerian Army\u2019s (NA) structure from current eight to 12 divisions.<\/p>\n<p><em>ConsumerConnect<\/em> reports the landmark move is aimed at enhancing the West African country\u2019s security architecture, and improving the operational effectiveness of the Nigerian Army.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"pWs92chRil\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/consumerconnectng.com\/?p=2426\">Consumer Safety: Court orders NDLEA to destroy \u20a6480bn hazardous Meth production facility<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"\u201cConsumer Safety: Court orders NDLEA to destroy \u20a6480bn hazardous Meth production facility\u201d \u2014 Consumer Experience Is A Top Priority\" src=\"https:\/\/consumerconnectng.com\/?p=2426&amp;embed=true#?secret=nQruF5jt4U#?secret=pWs92chRil\" data-secret=\"pWs92chRil\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>The Federal Government said the approval underscored President Tinubu&#8217;s unwavering commitment to equipping the Armed Forces to address Nigeria\u2019s evolving security challenges effectively and to strengthen national defence capabilities further.<\/p>\n<p>It is also noted that the expansion builds on the current administration\u2019s sustained investments in the Armed Forces, including approval for the recruitment of 28,000 additional personnel, acquisition of critical Military platforms and equipment, improvements in troop welfare, and ongoing support for operational readiness and force modernisation.<\/p>\n<p>Mr. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, who noted this development in a statement Thursday, July 23, 2026, said under the new structure, the Nigerian Army would operate 12 Divisions, strategically positioned across the country as follows:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Division Headquarters \u2013 Kaduna (Kaduna, Kano, Katsina and Jigawa States)<\/li>\n<li>Division Headquarters \u2013 Ibadan (Oyo, Osun, Ekiti and Ondo States)<\/li>\n<li>Division Headquarters \u2013 Jos (Plateau, Bauchi and Gombe States)<\/li>\n<li>Division Headquarters \u2013 Makurdi (Benue, Nasarawa and Kogi States)<\/li>\n<li>Division Headquarters \u2013 Port Harcourt (Rivers, Akwa Ibom and Cross River States)<\/li>\n<li>Division Headquarters \u2013 Maiduguri (Borno and Yobe States)<\/li>\n<li>Division Headquarters \u2013 Sokoto (Sokoto, Kebbi and Zamfara States)<\/li>\n<li>Division Headquarters \u2013 Ilorin (Kwara and Niger States)<\/li>\n<li>Division Headquarters \u2013 Jalingo (Taraba and Adamawa States)<\/li>\n<li>Division Headquarters \u2013 Lagos (Lagos and Ogun States)<\/li>\n<li>Division Headquarters \u2013 Enugu (Enugu, Anambra, Abia, Ebonyi and Imo States)<\/li>\n<li>Division Headquarters \u2013 Benin City (Edo, Delta and Bayelsa States).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The statement also noted that the establishment of the new Divisions in Makurdi, Ilorin, Jalingo and Benin City would significantly improve command and control, decentralise operational decision-making, strengthen border security, enhance the protection of critical national infrastructure, improve counter-insurgency and internal security operations, and ensure faster Military response to emerging threats nationwide.<\/p>\n<p>The Presidential aide stated the implementation of the new force structure would be done in two phases.<\/p>\n<p>The government said the first phase, covering the establishment of the 5, 9, and 10 Divisions and the reorganisation of existing formations, would be completed by September 2026.<\/p>\n<p>The second phase, involving the establishment of the 83 Division and further reorganisation, is expected to be completed by December 2026, Onanuga stated.<\/p>\n<p>President Tinubu commended the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant-General Waidi Ibrahim Shuaibu, and all Officers and soldiers of the Nigerian Army for their dedication, professionalism, and steadfast commitment to defending Nigeria\u2019s sovereignty and territorial integrity.<\/p>\n<p>The President, therefore, reaffirmed his administration\u2019s determination to continue investing in the Armed Forces, ensuring they remain adequately equipped, highly motivated, and fully capable of protecting the country, and guaranteeing the safety, security of all Nigerians.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>*The Federal Government says approval of the Nigeria Army&#8217;s expansion and recruitment of more personnel underscore President Bola Ahmed Tinubu&#8217;s unwavering commitment to equipping 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