In a major personnel shake-up, the Nigerian Army has approved the redeployment and appointment of 466 soldiers to the Nigerian Army Depot in Osogbo, Osun State.
According to the posting letter, the directive—dated June 5, 2025—was signed by the Army’s Chief of Personnel Management, Major General Y. Yahaya. The affected personnel are expected to resume at their new postings by June 12, 2025.
The letter, issued from the Department of Personnel Management at Army Headquarters
"The posting and appointment of the above-named MWO (Master Warrant Officer) and 466 others as contained in Annex A is hereby authorised with effect from 12 June 25," the letter partly read.
According to the posting letter, formation and unit commanders were directed to implement the redeployment as instructed, using the promulgation as their official authority.
However, they were also advised to notify the Depot NA Oshogbo and the Department of Personnel Management if any affected soldier was unavailable due to ongoing courses or hospitalisation.
"Where a soldier affected by the posting is unavailable to be released due to course or hospitalisation, his commander is to communicate same to Depot NA Oshogbo and this Department indicating the date the soldier is expected back to unit as applicable," the letter said.
Similar troop rotations have occurred in the past, such as the relocation of some units from Yaba to Epe to pave the way for a railway project.
The affected units included the 81 Division Base Ordinance Depot, printing press, and tailoring factory.
In 2019, the Army announced it had acquired over 440 hectares of land in Epe, where the new barracks would house units such as the 81 Division Base Depot and the Nigerian Army School of Finance and Administration. Travel guides for Nigeria