Major General Folunsho Oyinlola, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Division of the Nigerian Army, Rukuba, near Jos, has decorated 13 senior officers with new ranks.

This is contained in a statement issued on Thursday in Jos by Lt.-Col. Victor Olukoya, the Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, of the division.

Among the decorated personnel were nine lieutenant colonels and four lieutenants.

Speaking at the event, Mr Oyinlola charged the newly promoted officers to embrace inclusive leadership and ensure effective supervision of all assigned responsibilities.

Mr Oyinlola, who congratulated the officers on their promotions, also tasked them with discipline, commitment and dedication to duty.

“You must lead by example, remain steadfast in the discharge of your responsibilities and uphold the high standards that earned your elevation.

“The demands of your new ranks require a seamless transition into strategic leadership and sound executive decision-making; you must be deliberate, thoughtful and responsible,” he said.

The GOC thanked the families of the decorated officers for their support towards the career progression of their spouses.

Responding, Lt.-Col. Yusuf Aliyu thanked the Chief of Army Staff for approving their promotion.

He also thanked the GOC for his exemplary leadership, steadfast support and strategic guidance.

Mr Aliyu, who also acknowledged the invaluable role of their spouses in their career progression, assured that the newly promoted officers would justify their elevation and strive to exceed expectations in their new ranks.

(NAN)