The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 8 Division, Nigerian Army, Major General Ibikunle Ajose, has decorated four senior officers who were recently promoted from Colonel to Brigadier General.

The officers honoured were:

• Brigadier General Mansur Tijani, Deputy Chief of Staff Administration
• Brigadier General Husaini Toro, Deputy Chief of Staff Operations
• Brigadier General Abdulmalik Adamu, Commander, 58 Signals Brigade
• Brigadier General David Chidozie Ibeh, Commander, 8 Division Medical Services and Hospital

According to a statement by Lieutenant Colonel Olaniyi Osoba, Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations, 8 Division, the ceremony recognised the officers’ outstanding dedication and service to the nation.

In his address, Major General Ajose, who also serves as Commander Sector 2, JTF Northwest Operation Hadarin Daji, praised the newly promoted officers for their professionalism. He described their elevation as a “well-deserved milestone” and a reflection of their unwavering commitment to national service.

Ajose also lauded the families of the officers, calling their support the backbone of the officers’ achievements.

Speaking on behalf of the newly promoted officers, Brigadier General Abdulmalik Aboki Adamu expressed gratitude to the Chief of Army Staff for the confidence placed in them and commended General Ajose for his exemplary leadership. He said:

“We are humbled by this honour and the trust placed in us. We pledge to redouble our efforts, exceed expectations, and continue serving our nation with integrity and distinction.”

The ceremony featured goodwill messages from senior officers, moments of reflection, and concluded with light refreshments and a group photograph, marking a memorable occasion in the 8 Division’s calendar.