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Army changes guard in Jos as Oyinlola exits, Dangana takes over
NG🏛️ PoliticsCenter4 hr. ago

Army changes guard in Jos as Oyinlola exits, Dangana takes over

The Nigerian Army has undergone a leadership transition at the headquarters of 3 Division in Jos, with Major General Folusho Oyinlola stepping down as General Officer Commanding (GOC) and passing the role to Major General Maxwell Dangana. During the handover ceremony, Oyinlola highlighted the accomplishments achieved during his tenure, crediting the success to teamwork, professionalism, and collaboration with various security agencies such as the Nigerian Air Force, Nigerian Navy, Nigeria Police Force, and others. He emphasized the importance of inter-agency cooperation in addressing complex security challenges and mentioned efforts to improve relations with local communities through non-kinetic operations like medical outreach, education support, and environmental initiatives. Oyinlola also acknowledged the role of the media and expressed gratitude to the governments, traditional institutions, religious leaders, and civil society organizations for their support. He has now been appointed as Dean of the Faculty of Combat Arms and Research at the Nigerian Army Heritage and Future Centre.

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Army changes guard in Jos as Oyinlola exits, Dangana takes over

The Nigerian Army has undergone a leadership transition at the headquarters of 3 Division in Jos, with Major General Folusho Oyinlola stepping down as General Officer Commanding (GOC) and passing the role to Major General Maxwell Dangana. During the handover ceremony, Oyinlola highlighted the accomplishments achieved during his tenure, crediting the success to teamwork, professionalism, and collaboration with various security agencies such as the Nigerian Air Force, Nigerian Navy, Nigeria Police Force, and others. He emphasized the importance of inter-agency cooperation in addressing complex security challenges and mentioned efforts to improve relations with local communities through non-kinetic operations like medical outreach, education support, and environmental initiatives. Oyinlola also acknowledged the role of the media and expressed gratitude to the governments, traditional institutions, religious leaders, and civil society organizations for their support. He has now been appointed as Dean of the Faculty of Combat Arms and Research at the Nigerian Army Heritage and Future Centre.

Bias read (Center): The article provides a balanced account of the leadership change in the Nigerian Army, focusing on the transition itself and the achievements of the outgoing commander. It includes quotes from Oyinlola highlighting collaborative efforts with various security agencies and community engagement, but it

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