The Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Waidi Shaibu, has approved the redeployment of senior officers to key command, operational and staff appointments across the Nigerian Army.This, according to the service, was part of efforts to strengthen operational effectiveness and align the Service’s leadership structure with the country’s evolving security challenges.A statement on Wednesday by the Army spokesperson, Appolonia Anele, said that under the new postings, Maj Gen I. A. Ajose moves from the Army Headquarters, Department of Army Operations, to the Theatre Command, Joint Task Force North-East, Operation Hadin Kai, as Theatre Commander.He replaces Maj Gen A.E. Abubakar, who has been redeployed from the theatre command to the Nigerian Army Heritage and Future Centre as Dean, Faculty of Operational Research.Also redeployed to the Nigerian Army Heritage and Future Centre is Maj Gen A.M. Alechenu, from the Defence Headquarters Garrison, while Maj Gen R.T. Utsaha moves from the Army Headquarters, Department of Army Standards and Evaluation, to the Defence Headquarters Garrison as Commander.Anele said the postings were designed to prioritise critical operational theatres and strategic appointments by deploying officers with the requisite leadership experience and expertise.In other appointments, Maj Gen A.M. Umar moves from the Army Headquarters Department of Civil-Military Affairs to the Army War College Nigeria as Commandant, while Maj Gen U.M. Alkali moves from the college to the Department of Civil-Military Affairs.Maj Gen G.S. Muhammed moves from the Office of the National Security Adviser to the Nigerian Army Finance Corporation as Director-General, while Maj Gen J.E. Osifo moves from the corporation to the Military Pension Board as chairman.Related NewsTroops kill terrorist, airstrikes hit Zamfara hideoutChurch council tasks FG on securityEvening recap: Army reshuffles top brass, FG pays lecturers’ tools allowance, other top storiesMaj Gen I.E. Ekpenyong has also been redeployed to the Defence Headquarters Department of Defence Logistics as Director, Engineering Services.At the operational level, Brig Gen A.A. Bello moves from 6 Division Garrison/Sector 3 Joint Task Force South-South, Operation Delta Safe, to the Defence Headquarters Department of Defence Operations.Brig Gen M.S. Adamu moves from the Nigerian Army Women Command to the newly established 8 Brigade as Commander, while Brig Gen M.S. Sule moves from the Special Task Force, Operation Enduring Peace, to 27 Task Force Brigade as Commander.Similarly, Brig Gen I. Sule moves from the Directorate of Recruitment Management to 6 Division Garrison as Commander, while Brig Gen E. Azenda moves from the Land Forces Simulation Centre to 2 Division Garrison as Commander.Brig Gen A.S. Bugaje, who previously commanded 2 Division Garrison, moves to the Land Forces Simulation Centre as Director, Administration.Anele said the COAS charged the newly appointed officers to justify the confidence reposed in them through exemplary leadership, operational innovation and professionalism.“The COAS has charged the newly appointed officers to justify the confidence reposed in them through exemplary leadership, operational innovation, professionalism and unwavering commitment to duty and relentless focus on the constitutional mandate of defending Nigeria’s sovereignty, protecting its territorial integrity and supporting civil authority in maintaining peace and security,” the statement said. This, according to the service, was part of efforts to strengthen operational effectiveness and align the Service’s leadership structure with the country’s evolving security challenges.A statement on Wednesday by the Army spokesperson, Appolonia Anele, said that under the new postings, Maj Gen I. A. Ajose moves from the Army Headquarters, Department of Army Operations, to the Theatre Command, Joint Task Force North-East, Operation Hadin Kai, as Theatre Commander.He replaces Maj Gen A.E. Abubakar, who has been redeployed from the theatre command to the Nigerian Army Heritage and Future Centre as Dean, Faculty of Operational Research.Also redeployed to the Nigerian Army Heritage and Future Centre is Maj Gen A.M. Alechenu, from the Defence Headquarters Garrison, while Maj Gen R.T. Utsaha moves from the Army Headquarters, Department of Army Standards and Evaluation, to the Defence Headquarters Garrison as Commander.Anele said the postings were designed to prioritise critical operational theatres and strategic appointments by deploying officers with the requisite leadership experience and expertise.In other appointments, Maj Gen A.M. Umar moves from the Army Headquarters Department of Civil-Military Affairs to the Army War College Nigeria as Commandant, while Maj Gen U.M. Alkali moves from the college to the Department of Civil-Military Affairs.Maj Gen G.S. Muhammed moves from the Office of the National Security Adviser to the Nigerian Army Finance Corporation as Director-General, while Maj Gen J.E. Osifo moves from the corporation to the Military Pension Board as chairman.Related NewsTroops kill terrorist, airstrikes hit Zamfara hideoutChurch council tasks FG on securityEvening recap: Army reshuffles top brass, FG pays lecturers’ tools allowance, other top storiesMaj Gen I.E. Ekpenyong has also been redeployed to the Defence Headquarters Department of Defence Logistics as Director, Engineering Services.At the operational level, Brig Gen A.A. Bello moves from 6 Division Garrison/Sector 3 Joint Task Force South-South, Operation Delta Safe, to the Defence Headquarters Department of Defence Operations.Brig Gen M.S. Adamu moves from the Nigerian Army Women Command to the newly established 8 Brigade as Commander, while Brig Gen M.S. Sule moves from the Special Task Force, Operation Enduring Peace, to 27 Task Force Brigade as Commander.Similarly, Brig Gen I. Sule moves from the Directorate of Recruitment Management to 6 Division Garrison as Commander, while Brig Gen E. Azenda moves from the Land Forces Simulation Centre to 2 Division Garrison as Commander.Brig Gen A.S. Bugaje, who previously commanded 2 Division Garrison, moves to the Land Forces Simulation Centre as Director, Administration.Anele said the COAS charged the newly appointed officers to justify the confidence reposed in them through exemplary leadership, operational innovation and professionalism.“The COAS has charged the newly appointed officers to justify the confidence reposed in them through exemplary leadership, operational innovation, professionalism and unwavering commitment to duty and relentless focus on the constitutional mandate of defending Nigeria’s sovereignty, protecting its territorial integrity and supporting civil authority in maintaining peace and security,” the statement said. A statement on Wednesday by the Army spokesperson, Appolonia Anele, said that under the new postings, Maj Gen I. A. Ajose moves from the Army Headquarters, Department of Army Operations, to the Theatre Command, Joint Task Force North-East, Operation Hadin Kai, as Theatre Commander.He replaces Maj Gen A.E. Abubakar, who has been redeployed from the theatre command to the Nigerian Army Heritage and Future Centre as Dean, Faculty of Operational Research.Also redeployed to the Nigerian Army Heritage and Future Centre is Maj Gen A.M. Alechenu, from the Defence Headquarters Garrison, while Maj Gen R.T. Utsaha moves from the Army Headquarters, Department of Army Standards and Evaluation, to the Defence Headquarters Garrison as Commander.Anele said the postings were designed to prioritise critical operational theatres and strategic appointments by deploying officers with the requisite leadership experience and expertise.In other appointments, Maj Gen A.M. Umar moves from the Army Headquarters Department of Civil-Military Affairs to the Army War College Nigeria as Commandant, while Maj Gen U.M. Alkali moves from the college to the Department of Civil-Military Affairs.Maj Gen G.S. Muhammed moves from the Office of the National Security Adviser to the Nigerian Army Finance Corporation as Director-General, while Maj Gen J.E. Osifo moves from the corporation to the Military Pension Board as chairman.Related NewsTroops kill terrorist, airstrikes hit Zamfara hideoutChurch council tasks FG on securityEvening recap: Army reshuffles top brass, FG pays lecturers’ tools allowance, other top storiesMaj Gen I.E. Ekpenyong has also been redeployed to the Defence Headquarters Department of Defence Logistics as Director, Engineering Services.At the operational level, Brig Gen A.A. Bello moves from 6 Division Garrison/Sector 3 Joint Task Force South-South, Operation Delta Safe, to the Defence Headquarters Department of Defence Operations.Brig Gen M.S. Adamu moves from the Nigerian Army Women Command to the newly established 8 Brigade as Commander, while Brig Gen M.S. Sule moves from the Special Task Force, Operation Enduring Peace, to 27 Task Force Brigade as Commander.Similarly, Brig Gen I. Sule moves from the Directorate of Recruitment Management to 6 Division Garrison as Commander, while Brig Gen E. Azenda moves from the Land Forces Simulation Centre to 2 Division Garrison as Commander.Brig Gen A.S. Bugaje, who previously commanded 2 Division Garrison, moves to the Land Forces Simulation Centre as Director, Administration.Anele said the COAS charged the newly appointed officers to justify the confidence reposed in them through exemplary leadership, operational innovation and professionalism.“The COAS has charged the newly appointed officers to justify the confidence reposed in them through exemplary leadership, operational innovation, professionalism and unwavering commitment to duty and relentless focus on the constitutional mandate of defending Nigeria’s sovereignty, protecting its territorial integrity and supporting civil authority in maintaining peace and security,” the statement said. He replaces Maj Gen A.E. Abubakar, who has been redeployed from the theatre command to the Nigerian Army Heritage and Future Centre as Dean, Faculty of Operational Research.Also redeployed to the Nigerian Army Heritage and Future Centre is Maj Gen A.M. Alechenu, from the Defence Headquarters Garrison, while Maj Gen R.T. Utsaha moves from the Army Headquarters, Department of Army Standards and Evaluation, to the Defence Headquarters Garrison as Commander.Anele said the postings were designed to prioritise critical operational theatres and strategic appointments by deploying officers with the requisite leadership experience and expertise.In other appointments, Maj Gen A.M. Umar moves from the Army Headquarters Department of Civil-Military Affairs to the Army War College Nigeria as Commandant, while Maj Gen U.M. Alkali moves from the college to the Department of Civil-Military Affairs.Maj Gen G.S. Muhammed moves from the Office of the National Security Adviser to the Nigerian Army Finance Corporation as Director-General, while Maj Gen J.E. Osifo moves from the corporation to the Military Pension Board as chairman.Related NewsTroops kill terrorist, airstrikes hit Zamfara hideoutChurch council tasks FG on securityEvening recap: Army reshuffles top brass, FG pays lecturers’ tools allowance, other top storiesMaj Gen I.E. Ekpenyong has also been redeployed to the Defence Headquarters Department of Defence Logistics as Director, Engineering Services.At the operational level, Brig Gen A.A. Bello moves from 6 Division Garrison/Sector 3 Joint Task Force South-South, Operation Delta Safe, to the Defence Headquarters Department of Defence Operations.Brig Gen M.S. Adamu moves from the Nigerian Army Women Command to the newly established 8 Brigade as Commander, while Brig Gen M.S. Sule moves from the Special Task Force, Operation Enduring Peace, to 27 Task Force Brigade as Commander.Similarly, Brig Gen I. Sule moves from the Directorate of Recruitment Management to 6 Division Garrison as Commander, while Brig Gen E. Azenda moves from the Land Forces Simulation Centre to 2 Division Garrison as Commander.Brig Gen A.S. Bugaje, who previously commanded 2 Division Garrison, moves to the Land Forces Simulation Centre as Director, Administration.Anele said the COAS charged the newly appointed officers to justify the confidence reposed in them through exemplary leadership, operational innovation and professionalism.“The COAS has charged the newly appointed officers to justify the confidence reposed in them through exemplary leadership, operational innovation, professionalism and unwavering commitment to duty and relentless focus on the constitutional mandate of defending Nigeria’s sovereignty, protecting its territorial integrity and supporting civil authority in maintaining peace and security,” the statement said. Also redeployed to the Nigerian Army Heritage and Future Centre is Maj Gen A.M. Alechenu, from the Defence Headquarters Garrison, while Maj Gen R.T. Utsaha moves from the Army Headquarters, Department of Army Standards and Evaluation, to the Defence Headquarters Garrison as Commander.Anele said the postings were designed to prioritise critical operational theatres and strategic appointments by deploying officers with the requisite leadership experience and expertise.In other appointments, Maj Gen A.M. Umar moves from the Army Headquarters Department of Civil-Military Affairs to the Army War College Nigeria as Commandant, while Maj Gen U.M. Alkali moves from the college to the Department of Civil-Military Affairs.Maj Gen G.S. Muhammed moves from the Office of the National Security Adviser to the Nigerian Army Finance Corporation as Director-General, while Maj Gen J.E. Osifo moves from the corporation to the Military Pension Board as chairman.Related NewsTroops kill terrorist, airstrikes hit Zamfara hideoutChurch council tasks FG on securityEvening recap: Army reshuffles top brass, FG pays lecturers’ tools allowance, other top storiesMaj Gen I.E. Ekpenyong has also been redeployed to the Defence Headquarters Department of Defence Logistics as Director, Engineering Services.At the operational level, Brig Gen A.A. Bello moves from 6 Division Garrison/Sector 3 Joint Task Force South-South, Operation Delta Safe, to the Defence Headquarters Department of Defence Operations.Brig Gen M.S. Adamu moves from the Nigerian Army Women Command to the newly established 8 Brigade as Commander, while Brig Gen M.S. Sule moves from the Special Task Force, Operation Enduring Peace, to 27 Task Force Brigade as Commander.Similarly, Brig Gen I. Sule moves from the Directorate of Recruitment Management to 6 Division Garrison as Commander, while Brig Gen E. Azenda moves from the Land Forces Simulation Centre to 2 Division Garrison as Commander.Brig Gen A.S. Bugaje, who previously commanded 2 Division Garrison, moves to the Land Forces Simulation Centre as Director, Administration.Anele said the COAS charged the newly appointed officers to justify the confidence reposed in them through exemplary leadership, operational innovation and professionalism.“The COAS has charged the newly appointed officers to justify the confidence reposed in them through exemplary leadership, operational innovation, professionalism and unwavering commitment to duty and relentless focus on the constitutional mandate of defending Nigeria’s sovereignty, protecting its territorial integrity and supporting civil authority in maintaining peace and security,” the statement said. Anele said the postings were designed to prioritise critical operational theatres and strategic appointments by deploying officers with the requisite leadership experience and expertise.In other appointments, Maj Gen A.M. Umar moves from the Army Headquarters Department of Civil-Military Affairs to the Army War College Nigeria as Commandant, while Maj Gen U.M. Alkali moves from the college to the Department of Civil-Military Affairs.Maj Gen G.S. Muhammed moves from the Office of the National Security Adviser to the Nigerian Army Finance Corporation as Director-General, while Maj Gen J.E. Osifo moves from the corporation to the Military Pension Board as chairman.Related NewsTroops kill terrorist, airstrikes hit Zamfara hideoutChurch council tasks FG on securityEvening recap: Army reshuffles top brass, FG pays lecturers’ tools allowance, other top storiesMaj Gen I.E. Ekpenyong has also been redeployed to the Defence Headquarters Department of Defence Logistics as Director, Engineering Services.At the operational level, Brig Gen A.A. Bello moves from 6 Division Garrison/Sector 3 Joint Task Force South-South, Operation Delta Safe, to the Defence Headquarters Department of Defence Operations.Brig Gen M.S. Adamu moves from the Nigerian Army Women Command to the newly established 8 Brigade as Commander, while Brig Gen M.S. Sule moves from the Special Task Force, Operation Enduring Peace, to 27 Task Force Brigade as Commander.Similarly, Brig Gen I. Sule moves from the Directorate of Recruitment Management to 6 Division Garrison as Commander, while Brig Gen E. Azenda moves from the Land Forces Simulation Centre to 2 Division Garrison as Commander.Brig Gen A.S. Bugaje, who previously commanded 2 Division Garrison, moves to the Land Forces Simulation Centre as Director, Administration.Anele said the COAS charged the newly appointed officers to justify the confidence reposed in them through exemplary leadership, operational innovation and professionalism.“The COAS has charged the newly appointed officers to justify the confidence reposed in them through exemplary leadership, operational innovation, professionalism and unwavering commitment to duty and relentless focus on the constitutional mandate of defending Nigeria’s sovereignty, protecting its territorial integrity and supporting civil authority in maintaining peace and security,” the statement said. In other appointments, Maj Gen A.M. Umar moves from the Army Headquarters Department of Civil-Military Affairs to the Army War College Nigeria as Commandant, while Maj Gen U.M. Alkali moves from the college to the Department of Civil-Military Affairs.Maj Gen G.S. Muhammed moves from the Office of the National Security Adviser to the Nigerian Army Finance Corporation as Director-General, while Maj Gen J.E. Osifo moves from the corporation to the Military Pension Board as chairman.Related NewsTroops kill terrorist, airstrikes hit Zamfara hideoutChurch council tasks FG on securityEvening recap: Army reshuffles top brass, FG pays lecturers’ tools allowance, other top storiesMaj Gen I.E. Ekpenyong has also been redeployed to the Defence Headquarters Department of Defence Logistics as Director, Engineering Services.At the operational level, Brig Gen A.A. Bello moves from 6 Division Garrison/Sector 3 Joint Task Force South-South, Operation Delta Safe, to the Defence Headquarters Department of Defence Operations.Brig Gen M.S. Adamu moves from the Nigerian Army Women Command to the newly established 8 Brigade as Commander, while Brig Gen M.S. Sule moves from the Special Task Force, Operation Enduring Peace, to 27 Task Force Brigade as Commander.Similarly, Brig Gen I. Sule moves from the Directorate of Recruitment Management to 6 Division Garrison as Commander, while Brig Gen E. Azenda moves from the Land Forces Simulation Centre to 2 Division Garrison as Commander.Brig Gen A.S. Bugaje, who previously commanded 2 Division Garrison, moves to the Land Forces Simulation Centre as Director, Administration.Anele said the COAS charged the newly appointed officers to justify the confidence reposed in them through exemplary leadership, operational innovation and professionalism.“The COAS has charged the newly appointed officers to justify the confidence reposed in them through exemplary leadership, operational innovation, professionalism and unwavering commitment to duty and relentless focus on the constitutional mandate of defending Nigeria’s sovereignty, protecting its territorial integrity and supporting civil authority in maintaining peace and security,” the statement said. Maj Gen G.S. Muhammed moves from the Office of the National Security Adviser to the Nigerian Army Finance Corporation as Director-General, while Maj Gen J.E. Osifo moves from the corporation to the Military Pension Board as chairman.Related NewsTroops kill terrorist, airstrikes hit Zamfara hideoutChurch council tasks FG on securityEvening recap: Army reshuffles top brass, FG pays lecturers’ tools allowance, other top storiesMaj Gen I.E. Ekpenyong has also been redeployed to the Defence Headquarters Department of Defence Logistics as Director, Engineering Services.At the operational level, Brig Gen A.A. Bello moves from 6 Division Garrison/Sector 3 Joint Task Force South-South, Operation Delta Safe, to the Defence Headquarters Department of Defence Operations.Brig Gen M.S. Adamu moves from the Nigerian Army Women Command to the newly established 8 Brigade as Commander, while Brig Gen M.S. Sule moves from the Special Task Force, Operation Enduring Peace, to 27 Task Force Brigade as Commander.Similarly, Brig Gen I. Sule moves from the Directorate of Recruitment Management to 6 Division Garrison as Commander, while Brig Gen E. Azenda moves from the Land Forces Simulation Centre to 2 Division Garrison as Commander.Brig Gen A.S. Bugaje, who previously commanded 2 Division Garrison, moves to the Land Forces Simulation Centre as Director, Administration.Anele said the COAS charged the newly appointed officers to justify the confidence reposed in them through exemplary leadership, operational innovation and professionalism.“The COAS has charged the newly appointed officers to justify the confidence reposed in them through exemplary leadership, operational innovation, professionalism and unwavering commitment to duty and relentless focus on the constitutional mandate of defending Nigeria’s sovereignty, protecting its territorial integrity and supporting civil authority in maintaining peace and security,” the statement said. Maj Gen I.E. Ekpenyong has also been redeployed to the Defence Headquarters Department of Defence Logistics as Director, Engineering Services.At the operational level, Brig Gen A.A. Bello moves from 6 Division Garrison/Sector 3 Joint Task Force South-South, Operation Delta Safe, to the Defence Headquarters Department of Defence Operations.Brig Gen M.S. Adamu moves from the Nigerian Army Women Command to the newly established 8 Brigade as Commander, while Brig Gen M.S. Sule moves from the Special Task Force, Operation Enduring Peace, to 27 Task Force Brigade as Commander.Similarly, Brig Gen I. Sule moves from the Directorate of Recruitment Management to 6 Division Garrison as Commander, while Brig Gen E. Azenda moves from the Land Forces Simulation Centre to 2 Division Garrison as Commander.Brig Gen A.S. Bugaje, who previously commanded 2 Division Garrison, moves to the Land Forces Simulation Centre as Director, Administration.Anele said the COAS charged the newly appointed officers to justify the confidence reposed in them through exemplary leadership, operational innovation and professionalism.“The COAS has charged the newly appointed officers to justify the confidence reposed in them through exemplary leadership, operational innovation, professionalism and unwavering commitment to duty and relentless focus on the constitutional mandate of defending Nigeria’s sovereignty, protecting its territorial integrity and supporting civil authority in maintaining peace and security,” the statement said. At the operational level, Brig Gen A.A. Bello moves from 6 Division Garrison/Sector 3 Joint Task Force South-South, Operation Delta Safe, to the Defence Headquarters Department of Defence Operations.Brig Gen M.S. Adamu moves from the Nigerian Army Women Command to the newly established 8 Brigade as Commander, while Brig Gen M.S. Sule moves from the Special Task Force, Operation Enduring Peace, to 27 Task Force Brigade as Commander.Similarly, Brig Gen I. Sule moves from the Directorate of Recruitment Management to 6 Division Garrison as Commander, while Brig Gen E. Azenda moves from the Land Forces Simulation Centre to 2 Division Garrison as Commander.Brig Gen A.S. Bugaje, who previously commanded 2 Division Garrison, moves to the Land Forces Simulation Centre as Director, Administration.Anele said the COAS charged the newly appointed officers to justify the confidence reposed in them through exemplary leadership, operational innovation and professionalism.“The COAS has charged the newly appointed officers to justify the confidence reposed in them through exemplary leadership, operational innovation, professionalism and unwavering commitment to duty and relentless focus on the constitutional mandate of defending Nigeria’s sovereignty, protecting its territorial integrity and supporting civil authority in maintaining peace and security,” the statement said. Brig Gen M.S. Adamu moves from the Nigerian Army Women Command to the newly established 8 Brigade as Commander, while Brig Gen M.S. Sule moves from the Special Task Force, Operation Enduring Peace, to 27 Task Force Brigade as Commander.Similarly, Brig Gen I. Sule moves from the Directorate of Recruitment Management to 6 Division Garrison as Commander, while Brig Gen E. Azenda moves from the Land Forces Simulation Centre to 2 Division Garrison as Commander.Brig Gen A.S. Bugaje, who previously commanded 2 Division Garrison, moves to the Land Forces Simulation Centre as Director, Administration.Anele said the COAS charged the newly appointed officers to justify the confidence reposed in them through exemplary leadership, operational innovation and professionalism.“The COAS has charged the newly appointed officers to justify the confidence reposed in them through exemplary leadership, operational innovation, professionalism and unwavering commitment to duty and relentless focus on the constitutional mandate of defending Nigeria’s sovereignty, protecting its territorial integrity and supporting civil authority in maintaining peace and security,” the statement said. Similarly, Brig Gen I. Sule moves from the Directorate of Recruitment Management to 6 Division Garrison as Commander, while Brig Gen E. Azenda moves from the Land Forces Simulation Centre to 2 Division Garrison as Commander.Brig Gen A.S. Bugaje, who previously commanded 2 Division Garrison, moves to the Land Forces Simulation Centre as Director, Administration.Anele said the COAS charged the newly appointed officers to justify the confidence reposed in them through exemplary leadership, operational innovation and professionalism.“The COAS has charged the newly appointed officers to justify the confidence reposed in them through exemplary leadership, operational innovation, professionalism and unwavering commitment to duty and relentless focus on the constitutional mandate of defending Nigeria’s sovereignty, protecting its territorial integrity and supporting civil authority in maintaining peace and security,” the statement said. Brig Gen A.S. Bugaje, who previously commanded 2 Division Garrison, moves to the Land Forces Simulation Centre as Director, Administration.Anele said the COAS charged the newly appointed officers to justify the confidence reposed in them through exemplary leadership, operational innovation and professionalism.“The COAS has charged the newly appointed officers to justify the confidence reposed in them through exemplary leadership, operational innovation, professionalism and unwavering commitment to duty and relentless focus on the constitutional mandate of defending Nigeria’s sovereignty, protecting its territorial integrity and supporting civil authority in maintaining peace and security,” the statement said. Anele said the COAS charged the newly appointed officers to justify the confidence reposed in them through exemplary leadership, operational innovation and professionalism.“The COAS has charged the newly appointed officers to justify the confidence reposed in them through exemplary leadership, operational innovation, professionalism and unwavering commitment to duty and relentless focus on the constitutional mandate of defending Nigeria’s sovereignty, protecting its territorial integrity and supporting civil authority in maintaining peace and security,” the statement said. “The COAS has charged the newly appointed officers to justify the confidence reposed in them through exemplary leadership, operational innovation, professionalism and unwavering commitment to duty and relentless focus on the constitutional mandate of defending Nigeria’s sovereignty, protecting its territorial integrity and supporting civil authority in maintaining peace and security,” the statement said.