Nigeria Army Announces Promotion of 45 Generals, 92 Colonels

The Nigerian Army Council has approved the promotion of 45 Brigadier Generals to the rank of Major Generals and 92 colonels to the rank of Brigadier-Generals, a statement from the army's Director of Public Relations Brig. General Sani Usman, said.

Some of those promoted to the rank of Two Star Generals (Major-Generals) include:

1. Brigadier General H.O. Otiki
2. Brigadier General O.O. Soleye
3. Brigadier General AT Hamman
4. Brigadier General F Yahaya
5. Brigadier General B.A. Ahanotu
6. Brigadier General I.M. Yusuf
7. Brigadier General S.O. Olabanji.
8. Brigadier General J.I. Unuigbe
9. Brigadier General A.A. Jidda
10. Brigadier General J.E. Jakko
11. Brigadier General V.O. Ezugwu
12. Brigadier General A.C.C. Agundu
13. Brigadier General H.E. Ayamasaowei
14. Brigadier General MS Yusuf
15. Commander Guards Brigade
16. late Brigadier General B.A. Raji, was promoted posthumously.
17. Brigadier General O.F. Azinta
18. Brigadier General J. Sarham
19. Brigadier General T.A. Gagariga
20. Brigadier General L.F. Abdullahi
21. Brigadier General JGK Myam
22. Brigadier General U.S. Yakubu

Those elevated to the rank of one star generals (Brigadier Generals) include:

1. Colonel A. Israel
2. Colonel C.O.C. Ekulide
3. Colonel S.O.F. Olowolayemo
4. Colonel J.T.E. Chukwu
5. Colonel E.E. Eyong
6. Colonel DC Nengite
7. Colonel C.A. Dalhatu
8. Colonel U.N. Babangida.
9. Colonel U.I. Mohammed
10. Colonel N.U. Mukhtar
11. Colonel O.G. Onubogu
12. Colonel S.T. Shafaru
13. Colonel G.G. Shipi
14. Colonel A.S. Ishaq of 8 Division Provost Group
15. Colonel A.O.I. Kalajaiye
16. Colonel J.C. Mbibi
17. Colonel J.T.E. Chukwu
18. Colonel H.A. Gambo
19. Colonel L.B. Mohammed