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Ali Nani Appointed As GOC Army's 8 Division In Borno, Replaces Okonkwo by sunnyb0b0(op): 8:09pm On Jul 14, 2016
Brigadier General Ali Nani has been appointed as the new General Officer Commanding GOC, 8 Division, Nigeria Army in Borno State.


General Nani takes the mantle of leadership from the outgoing Acting GOC, Brigadier General Chukwuemeka Okonkwo, who stepped down Thursday.

In a statement signed by the acting spokesperson of 7 Division NA, Lieutenant Wenke Tonye, on Thursday in Maiduguri said Mr. Okonkwo asked the officers and soldiers to accord the same cooperation to the incoming GOC.

In his response, Mr. Nani commended the outgoing GOC for steering the affairs of the division in its fight to crush terrorists and insurgents out of Borno State.

He also appealed to officers and soldiers of the division to work as a family and endeavor to render useful advice to him always in order to serve them and the Nigeria Army effectively.

Mr. Nani added that achieving the desired results would only be possible with troops' commitment, professionalism and hard work while executing their assigned tasks.

The new GOC promised to work with the commanders' various security agencies, including GOC 7 Division of Nigeria Army, 79 Composite Group, Nigerian Air Force and others to flush the remnants of Boko Haram insurgents in the State and northeast at large.

Mr. Okonkwo expressed his appreciation and gratitude to the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt. General Tukur Yusuf Buratai for giving him the opportunity to serve in that capacity while thanking God for seeing him through despite the numerous challenges in the division.

http://saharareporters.com/2016/07/14/brigadier-general-ali-nani-appointed-general-commanding-armys-8-division-borno-state

Re: Ali Nani Appointed As GOC Army's 8 Division In Borno, Replaces Okonkwo by tysontim(m):
the only prominent Igbo man in the military now kicked out? Hahaha this Buhari administration is not favourable to Igbos at all.

Well make una take heart it is just temporary

Re: Ali Nani Appointed As GOC Army's 8 Division In Borno, Replaces Okonkwo by sunnyb0b0(op): 8:16pm On Jul 14, 2016
Northerners ti take over.
Re: Ali Nani Appointed As GOC Army's 8 Division In Borno, Replaces Okonkwo by babyfaceafrica: 8:17pm On Jul 14, 2016
Nice one..God bless Nigeria
Re: Ali Nani Appointed As GOC Army's 8 Division In Borno, Replaces Okonkwo by MILFangela(f): 8:21pm On Jul 14, 2016
1st Division Nigerian Army (Mechanized) - Kaduna


3rd Division Nigerian Army (Infantry) - Plateau


2nd Division Nigerian Army - Oyo


81st Division Nigerian Army - Lagos

82nd Division Nigerian Army (Amphibious and Airborne) - Enugu


7th Division Nigerian Army - Borno

8th Division Nigerian Army - Borno
Re: Ali Nani Appointed As GOC Army's 8 Division In Borno, Replaces Okonkwo by Flexherbal(m): 8:30pm On Jul 14, 2016
Congratulations to him!
Re: Ali Nani Appointed As GOC Army's 8 Division In Borno, Replaces Okonkwo by waternogetenemy:
tysontim:
the only prominent Igbo man in the military now kicked out? Hahaha this Buhari administration is not favourable to Igbos at all.

Well make una take heart it is just temporary
Is it funny to you as a yoruba man becos so far igbos are yet to exit Nigeria?


Wait until igbos leave Nigeria, we will see just how funny things get for Odu-arewa republic.


U people put Nigeria on this destructive part in 2015 election and laughing calling igbo, as if yoruba hand are full with appointment. pathetic!
Re: Ali Nani Appointed As GOC Army's 8 Division In Borno, Replaces Okonkwo by MILFangela(f): 8:37pm On Jul 14, 2016
sunnyb0b0:
Northerners ti take over.
The appointment of a Northerner as the GOC of the newly formed 8th Division should not cause a ruckus. What I find intresting is that Borno State alone now has two Divisions of the Nigerian Army. 7th Div at Maiduguri and 8th Div at Lake Chad. This is expectedly so because of the current counter insurgency operation going on in that theatre. What this also means is that Borno is now the first state in Nigeria that has a combined Military units with the strength of an Army Corps
Re: Ali Nani Appointed As GOC Army's 8 Division In Borno, Replaces Okonkwo by Tunami(m): 8:45pm On Jul 14, 2016
And the northernization still continues.
Re: Ali Nani Appointed As GOC Army's 8 Division In Borno, Replaces Okonkwo by Ojiofor: 8:58pm On Jul 14, 2016
tysontim:
the only prominent Igbo man in the military now kicked out? Hahaha this Buhari administration is not favourable to Igbos at all.

Well make una take heart it is just temporary
Don't worry,Ndi Igbo will outlive Buhari..Ndi Igbo will still be around millennium after the demise of the bitter vindictive bigot called buhari.
Nothing Mega!
Re: Ali Nani Appointed As GOC Army's 8 Division In Borno, Replaces Okonkwo by sunnyb0b0(op): 11:46pm On Jul 14, 2016
tysontim:
the only prominent Igbo man in the military now kicked out? Hahaha this Buhari administration is not favourable to Igbos at all.

Well make una take heart it is just temporary
If I say what I want to say now, Lalasticlala and Mynd44 will come and do their worst.
Re: Ali Nani Appointed As GOC Army's 8 Division In Borno, Replaces Okonkwo by Curvinus(m): 11:49am On Jul 15, 2016
Hmmm Northmen everywhere
Re: Ali Nani Appointed As GOC Army's 8 Division In Borno, Replaces Okonkwo by Nobody: 11:50am On Jul 15, 2016
They created BH, so let them face it by themselves too. This is a good appointment for the northerners.
Re: Ali Nani Appointed As GOC Army's 8 Division In Borno, Replaces Okonkwo by 5starmilitant: 11:50am On Jul 15, 2016
When are they going to appoint and replace the snake farmer?
Re: Ali Nani Appointed As GOC Army's 8 Division In Borno, Replaces Okonkwo by centmichael101(m): 11:51am On Jul 15, 2016
What goes around comes around!!!
Re: Ali Nani Appointed As GOC Army's 8 Division In Borno, Replaces Okonkwo by StepTwo: 11:52am On Jul 15, 2016
see comments.



Nigeria is finished.
Re: Ali Nani Appointed As GOC Army's 8 Division In Borno, Replaces Okonkwo by shamecurls(m): 11:52am On Jul 15, 2016
[size=18pt]Nice One!

God bless The Nigerian Armed Forces

God bless President Mohammadu Buhari

God Bless The Federal Republic of Nigeria
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Re: Ali Nani Appointed As GOC Army's 8 Division In Borno, Replaces Okonkwo by 247notire(m): 11:52am On Jul 15, 2016
tysontim:
the only prominent Igbo man in the military now kicked out? Hahaha this Buhari administration is not favourable to Igbos at all.

Well make una take heart it is just temporary
What is this one saying biko nu?

Brain dey your head so?
Re: Ali Nani Appointed As GOC Army's 8 Division In Borno, Replaces Okonkwo by Nobody: 11:52am On Jul 15, 2016
WAILERS
Name Checkers
Tribal Bigots

Assorted food is ready.

Enjoy it.

Bon Appetit

Re: Ali Nani Appointed As GOC Army's 8 Division In Borno, Replaces Okonkwo by CrazyG: 11:53am On Jul 15, 2016
MILFangela:
The appointment of a Northerner as the GOC of the newly formed 8th Division should not cause a ruckus. What I find intresting is that Borno State alone now has two Divisions of the Nigerian Army. 7th Div at Maiduguri and 8th Div at Lake Chad. This is expectedly so because of the current counter insurgency operation going on in that theatre. What this also means is that Borno is now the first state in Nigeria that has a combined Military units with the strength of an Army Corps
True
Re: Ali Nani Appointed As GOC Army's 8 Division In Borno, Replaces Okonkwo by RedCapChief(m): 11:53am On Jul 15, 2016
Appointment noted! cheesy
Re: Ali Nani Appointed As GOC Army's 8 Division In Borno, Replaces Okonkwo by 989900E: 11:53am On Jul 15, 2016
Ali Nani, where is he from?
Re: Ali Nani Appointed As GOC Army's 8 Division In Borno, Replaces Okonkwo by agitator: 11:54am On Jul 15, 2016
hmmmmm grin grin grin
Re: Ali Nani Appointed As GOC Army's 8 Division In Borno, Replaces Okonkwo by Memphis357(m): 11:55am On Jul 15, 2016
Northern Army of Nigeria
Re: Ali Nani Appointed As GOC Army's 8 Division In Borno, Replaces Okonkwo by shamecurls(m): 11:55am On Jul 15, 2016
Ojiofor:
Don't worry,Ndi Igbo will outlive Buhari..Ndi Igbo will still be around millennium after the demise of the bitter vindictive bigot called buhari.
Nothing Mega!
grin grin grin



Pained Wailer
Re: Ali Nani Appointed As GOC Army's 8 Division In Borno, Replaces Okonkwo by Nobody: 11:55am On Jul 15, 2016
MILFangela:
The appointment of a Northerner as the GOC of the newly formed 8th Division should not cause a ruckus. What I find intresting is that Borno State alone now has two Divisions of the Nigerian Army. 7th Div at Maiduguri and 8th Div at Lake Chad. This is expectedly so because of the current counter insurgency operation going on in that theatre. What this also means is that Borno is now the first state in Nigeria that has a combined Military units with the strength of an Army Corps
No surprise....with Boko Haram still being active.
Re: Ali Nani Appointed As GOC Army's 8 Division In Borno, Replaces Okonkwo by lonelydora: 11:57am On Jul 15, 2016
Northernization continues grin
Re: Ali Nani Appointed As GOC Army's 8 Division In Borno, Replaces Okonkwo by geraldgiz(m): 11:57am On Jul 15, 2016
FIGHT AGAINST THE SOUTHERN PART. PMB IS SO PARTIAL IN HIS APPOINTMENT, THE ONLY THING LEFT IS FOR HIM TO APPOINT Northerners AS SOUTHERN GOVERNORS, BUT IT'S IMPOSSIBLE. HE AIN'T GOD
Re: Ali Nani Appointed As GOC Army's 8 Division In Borno, Replaces Okonkwo by sokera: 11:57am On Jul 15, 2016
waternogetenemy:
Is it funny to you as a yoruba man becos so far igbos are yet to exit Nigeria?


Wait until igbos leave Nigeria, we will see just how funny things get for Odu-arewa republic.


U people put Nigeria on this destructive part in 2015 election and laughing calling igbo, as if yoruba hand are full with appointment. pathetic!
no blame GEJ and PDP don't blame Yorubas .... Were you dead when GEJ said Yoruba leaders are motor packs tout? All Yorubas wanted was to show Yorubas are the dictators of who will be Nigeria president anytime and anyday ...
Re: Ali Nani Appointed As GOC Army's 8 Division In Borno, Replaces Okonkwo by SHAIBULIAR: 11:58am On Jul 15, 2016
From one ibo man to another ibo man. Baba no dey hear word
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