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Defense Architecture Expansion: COAS Appoints GOCs as Nigerian Army Activates Four New Divisions

By Oluwatoyin Bello

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July 29, 2026

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In a historic overhaul of Nigeria's military command structure, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has approved the appointment of General Officers Commanding (GOCs) and Brigade Commanders for newly established Nigerian Army…