The General Officer Commanding the 81 Division of the Nigerian Army, Maj.-Gen. Farouk Mijinyawa, has delivered a strong charge to newly promoted Army Warrant Officers and Master Warrant Officers, emphasizing the need for exemplary leadership and renewed commitment to duty.
Ceremony Highlights Leadership Expectations
The significant event took place on November 25, 2025 at the Division's Headquarters Complex in Victoria Island, Lagos. During the decoration ceremony, Maj.-Gen. Mijinyawa addressed the promoted personnel, stressing that their new ranks come with increased responsibilities and expectations.
He commended the beneficiaries for their unwavering dedication to duty and remarkable service to both the Nigerian Army and the nation. The promotion exercise followed the Nigerian Army's recent elevation of deserving personnel across various ranks, as approved by the Department of Personnel Management at Army Headquarters.
Promotion Statistics and Responsibilities
The GOC expressed appreciation to the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, for approving a substantial number of promotion vacancies within the Division during this year's exercise. The promotion resulted in the elevation of two Master Warrant Officers to Army Warrant Officers while 32 Warrant Officers were promoted to Master Warrant Officers.
Maj.-Gen. Mijinyawa emphasized that the promoted officers must now uphold the highest standards of discipline, professionalism, and loyalty. He stressed that their conduct must reflect the prestige of their new ranks and that they should build legacies worthy of emulation by younger soldiers.
Mentorship and Future Commitments
The General Officer Commanding encouraged the beneficiaries to provide quality mentorship to their colleagues and junior soldiers, thereby strengthening the leadership culture within the Nigerian Army. He reminded them that their elevation comes with greater responsibilities and charged them to rise to the occasion through renewed commitment and dedication.
In his vote of thanks on behalf of all beneficiaries, AWO Aminu Yunusa expressed profound gratitude to the Chief of Army Staff for finding them worthy of elevation. He also thanked the GOC for his continuous support, guidance, and encouragement, while assuring that the privilege of their promotion would not be taken for granted.
AWO Yunusa pledged increased hard work, dedication, and commitment to duty from all promoted officers, confirming their readiness to meet the expectations set by their leadership.
