₦airaland Forum

The Headquarters Directorate of Chaplain Services (Protestant), Nigerian Army, on Monday 27 October 2025, witnessed a graceful change of leadership as Lt Col (Rev) BP Nyam officially assumed command as Acting Director, succeeding Lt Col (Ven) MO Amuluche, who bowed out after years of faithful and distinguished service.

In his valedictory remarks, Lt Col (Ven) Amuluche expressed profound gratitude to God for His faithfulness throughout nearly 35 years of meritorious service to the Nigerian Army and the Chaplaincy. He commended the cooperation and dedication of officers, soldiers, and civilian staff, whose teamwork, he noted, contributed significantly to the success of his administration.

Reflecting on his years of service, the outgoing Director underscored the virtues of loyalty, commitment, and unity of purpose as essential drivers of institutional progress. He charged all personnel to remain disciplined and to extend unwavering support to the incoming Director, stressing that leadership thrives where loyalty and cooperation prevail.

In his inaugural address, Lt Col (Rev) BP Nyam appreciated God for the privilege to serve and paid tribute to his predecessor for his visionary leadership, spiritual depth, and administrative excellence. He pledged to build on the achievements recorded under Lt Col (Ven) Amuluche’s stewardship while fostering greater synergy, spiritual renewal, and operational effectiveness within the Directorate.

He called on all personnel to embrace teamwork and uphold the core values of the Nigerian Army in the discharge of their spiritual and professional duties. He further affirmed the need for cooperation to advance the mission and vision of the Chaplaincy to new heights.

Highlights of the events were the formal signing of the handover documents which symbolize the transfer of administrative authority from the outgoing to the incoming Director. The ceremony also featured the lowering of the old flag and the hoisting of the new flag which signified a smooth and honorable change of leadership. Other key highlights were prayers, goodwill messages, and a group photograph.

The ceremony which was attended by officers, soldiers, and staff of the Directorate ended on a note of gratitude and renewed commitment to service, marking a smooth and dignified change of command at the Headquarters Directorate of Chaplain Services (Protestant).

Racoon:
Good continue to bless all these chaplains - men of repute that has continued to be our source of spiritual support when in service and our of service. God rest the soul of Brigadier Danfulani and other who have answered the call to glory. More comfort to the families.

greatiyk4u:
Mr Racoon are you a soldier?

OriOko88:
I just dey wonder what Nigeria would look like if Christian missionaries had not come.

Muslim Trans Sahara traders that were in place in Nigeria for more than 200 years before Christian missionaries came couidnt build a single road or sch. Thank God for Christianity

Racoon:
Back then when Lt Col (Ven) MO Amuluche took over from Lt Colonel T. O. Ogbonyomi

OriOko88:
I just dey wonder what Nigeria would look like if Christian missionaries had not come.

Muslim Trans Sahara traders that were in place in Nigeria for more than 200 years before Christian missionaries came couidnt build a single road or sch. Thank God for Christianity

tragergeorge:
religion always religion
Na Christian de develop Saudi or Qatar and them Dubai Abi...
country that wanna be good will be good even if Na babalawo de rule am

Racoon:
No sir! Rather my dad. He served in the army before.

OriOko88:
Yes. !a Christian develop Saudi and Qatar. They rely on western expatriates to build their cities

OriOko88:
Yes. !a Christian develop Saudi and Qatar. They rely on western expatriates to build their cities

Heffalump:
Hope he survived

The son of a soldier is a soldier in disguise.

Racoon:
Good continue to bless all these chaplains - men of repute who have continued to be our source of spiritual support when in service and out of service. God rest the soul of Brigadier Danfulani and other who have answered the call to glory. More comfort to the families.

elevated2:
I thought a chaplain is like a priest?
Do they also have "imam" equivalent? I heard this chaplain thing in the military many years ago but I have never been educated on it

OMEGA009:
There’s an equivalent in all arms of the military and it comprises of the Reverend (Catholic and Anglican), Protestant and Imam. Unfortunately, they all come under the cadre of Short Service so they mostly don’t pass Lt. Col.