Yusuf Takes Over Over Command of 7 Division

BRIGADIER GENERAL IBRAHIM YUSUF TAKES OVER COMMAND OF 7 DIVISION

The new Acting General Officer Commanding (GOC) 7 Division of the Nigerian Army, Brigadier  General Ibrahim Yusuf has formally taken over command of the Division in Maiduguri Borno State.


Brigadier General Yusuf  took over from his predecessor Brigadier General Victor Ezugwu  who is on posting to Depot Nigerian Army as Commandant.


In a brief ceremony at the Headquarters of the Division, the new GOC  was presented with the Division flag by his predecessor after signing the handing and taking over notes during the ceremony at the Headquarters of the Division in Maimalari Barracks Maiduguri, Borno State.

The highlight of the occasion was the inspection of Quarter Guard where old flag was lowered and new one hosted which signified the end and beginning of a new command.


General Yusuf hails from Yobe State, he is the 7th GOC of the Division since its formation in 2013. He is a member of 37 regular course of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) and also an alumni of the National Defence College in Abuja.


Until his recent appointment, he was the Registrar of NDA.


Brigadier Sani Kukasheka Usman

Director Army Public RElations