The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) endorses President Bola Tinubu’s decision to expand the Nigerian Army, including the creation of four new divisions and the recruitment of 28,000 additional personnel. In statements reported by Nigerian outlets, the NGF describes the simultaneous establishment of four divisions as the largest single expansion of the Army in modern history and links the move to improved security for lives and property. The forum also welcomes accompanying measures, including new equipment acquisition, and says the expanded structure is intended to strengthen counterterrorism and anti-banditry operations across the country.
Sources further state that divisional headquarters will be based in Makurdi, Ilorin, Jalingo and Benin City. Implementation is expected to take place in two phases between September and December 2026, according to the accounts cited. The NGF says it will continue to collaborate with the federal government on security matters and urges public support for security agencies by providing credible information. Across the reports, the NGF frames the initiative as a coordinated approach to scaling up personnel and capabilities to address ongoing security challenges.
