Nigerian Army Appoints Lt. Col. Onyinyechi Anaele as First Female Spokesperson
The Nigerian Army has appointed Lieutenant Colonel Onyinyechi Anele as the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, marking a historic milestone as she is the first woman to occupy the position.
Anele, a member of Direct Regular Course 15 and a fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, takes over from Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, who has been redeployed to the Nigerian Army Heritage and Future Centre.
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Her appointment takes effect from April 22, 2025.
Before assuming her new position, Anele completed a six-month strategic course at the Nigerian Army Resource Centre and was posted to the Department of Civil-Military Relations. She also previously served as Public Relations Officer in the Office of the Chief of Army Staff.