Governors endorse major expansion of Nigerian Army
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum has expressed strong support for President Bola Tinubu’s approval of four new Nigerian Army divisions. The forum, led by AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, described the move as the largest single expansion of the Army in modern history. They believe this decision demonstrates the President’s commitment to improving national security. The governors also welcomed plans to recruit 28,000 additional military personnel and acquire more equipment.
What we know
- The Nigeria Governors’ Forum endorsed the creation of four new Nigerian Army divisions approved by Bola Tinubu.
- The forum called this expansion the largest in the Army’s modern history.
- Governors supported the recruitment of 28,000 new military personnel and the acquisition of more military assets.
- The new divisional headquarters will be established in Makurdi, Ilorin, Jalingo, and Benin City.
- Implementation is expected to be completed in two phases between September and December 2026.
