The Unity Advocacy Group (UAG) has backed the Federal Government’s decision to establish four additional Nigerian Army divisions, saying the move will strengthen counter-terrorism operations and improve the military’s response to evolving security threats.
The group’s Convener, Ifeanyi Aigbedion, stated this in a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja while reacting to the expansion of the Nigerian Army’s divisional structure.
Aigbedion described the decision by President Bola Tinubu and the military high command as a strategic step toward enhancing the operational capacity of the Armed Forces.
According to him, the additional divisions will improve command and control, enable faster deployment of troops and expand military presence in vulnerable areas across the country.
He said the expansion comes at a critical time as security forces intensify operations against terrorists, bandits, kidnappers and other criminal groups operating in different parts of Nigeria.
The UAG convener noted that the new formations would provide commanders with greater operational flexibility while strengthening coordination in military operations aimed at restoring peace and security.
He added that deploying more troops to strategic locations would improve intelligence gathering, enhance surveillance and support efforts to dismantle terrorist networks and criminal hideouts.
“The establishment of the new divisions demonstrates the Federal Government’s commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s defence architecture and responding effectively to evolving security challenges.
“We believe the expanded force structure will significantly reinforce ongoing counter-terrorism operations and improve the military’s capacity to protect lives and property across the country,” he said.
Aigbedion also commended the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, for driving strategic reforms and capacity-building initiatives within the Armed Forces.
He expressed confidence that the creation of the new divisions would consolidate recent operational gains and strengthen joint military operations against criminal elements nationwide.
The group further praised President Tinubu for supporting initiatives aimed at improving the effectiveness of the military and enhancing national security.
It expressed optimism that the expanded army structure would contribute to lasting peace, improved stability and socio-economic development across the country.
source: NAN
