President Bola Tinubu’s recent approval of the expansion of the Nigerian Army from eight to 12 divisions has significantly reshaped the country’s military command structure in a move aimed at strengthening internal security and improving operational effectiveness across Nigeria.
The expansion, which led to the creation of the 5 Division, Makurdi; 9 Division, Ilorin; 10 Division, Jalingo; and 83 Division, Benin City, is expected to improve command and control, enhance troop deployment and boost the military’s…










