Acting DAPR Director Decorates Newly Promoted Soldiers, Applauds COAS for Support.

By, IIA

The Acting Director, Directorate of Army Public Relations (DAPR), Lieutenant Colonel Appolonia Anele, on Friday, 28 November 2025, decorated eight newly promoted soldiers of the Directorate, urging them to remain steadfast and committed to excellence in the discharge of their duties. The decoration ceremony, held at the DAPR Headquarters in Abuja, honoured personnel whose promotions were based on diligence, dedication, and outstanding performance.

In her remarks, Lieutenant Colonel Anele congratulated the beneficiaries and charged them to uphold the highest standards of discipline, loyalty, and professionalism expected of their new ranks. She noted that their elevation would not only advance their careers but also strengthen the Directorate of Army Public Relations and enhance the overall image of the Nigerian Army.

According to a statement by Major Akinola Ajibola, Acting Staff Officer 1, Information and Publicity at the DAPR Headquarters, the Acting Director emphasized that the promotions were part of a deliberate effort by the Nigerian Army leadership to motivate personnel and reinforce operational efficiency across formations and units. She expressed deep appreciation to the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, for his visionary leadership, continuous support to the Directorate, and unwavering commitment to personnel welfare. She added that the gesture demonstrated the COAS’ resolve to reward excellence and inspire higher performance within the ranks.

Lieutenant Colonel Anele further urged the newly promoted Senior Non-Commissioned Officers to mentor junior soldiers, uphold regimentation, and lead by example in all professional engagements.

Speaking on behalf of the promoted personnel, Warrant Officer Mohammed Hassan thanked Almighty God for the privilege of attaining a higher rank. He expressed profound gratitude to the Chief of Army Staff and the Directorate for finding them worthy of elevation, pledging that they would justify the confidence reposed in them by rededicating themselves to duty and contributing more meaningfully to the Nigerian Army