Who is the present GOC in ibadan?

The present General Officer Commander (GOC) in Ibadan is Major General Aminu Chinade. He was appointed in March 2023, succeeding Major General Olugbenga Olabanji, who was redeployed to the Nigerian Army Headquarters in Abuja.

Major General Aminu Chinade was born on April 2, 1966 in Kogi State, Nigeria. He joined the Nigerian Army in 1986 and was commissioned into the Infantry Corps in 1988. He holds a Bachelor's degree in International Relations from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, and a Master's degree in Strategic Studies from the University of Ibadan.

Major General Chinade has held various command and staff positions in the Nigerian Army, including Platoon Commander, Company Commander, and Battalion Commander. He has also served as a Brigade Commander, Sector Commander, and Deputy Theater Commander. He has extensive operational experience in both conventional and counter-insurgency operations.

In addition to his military service, Major General Chinade is also an experienced administrator. He has served as the Director of Administration at the Nigerian Army Headquarters, and as the Chief of Staff at the 1 Division of the Nigerian Army.

Major General Aminu Chinade is a highly decorated officer who has received numerous awards for his service, including the Meritorious Service Star (MSS), the Distinguished Service Star (DSS), and the Grand Service Star (GSS). He is a member of the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA) and the Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM).