Major General AA Garba has assumed office as the new Deputy Commandant and Director of Studies of the Nigerian Armed Forces Resettlement Centre (NAFRC), Oshodi, Lagos. Major General Garba took over from Major General AO Oyelade during a formal handing-over ceremony held on 28 September 2026 at the Deputy Commandant’s Office, NAFRC Headquarters, Oshodi. Major General Oyelade, who assumed office as Deputy Commandant and Director of Studies on 11 September 2024, formally handed over the affairs of the office to his successor, marking the end of his tour of duty at the Centre. As part of the ceremony, the handing-over documents were formally signed, after which Major General Oyelade briefed Major General Garba on the Centre’s activities, operations and other key matters relating to the responsibilities of the office. Speaking after the handover, Major General Garba pledged to build on and improve the legacies established by his predecessor, stressing his commitment to supporting the continued growth and development of the Centre. He also called on officers, personnel and the entire NAFRC community to accord him the same level of support, cooperation and teamwork extended to Major General Oyelade throughout his tenure. In his remarks, the outgoing Deputy Commandant described NAFRC as one family and emphasised the importance of teamwork, cooperation and mutual support among military personnel and other staff in achieving the mandate of the Centre. Major General Oyelade expressed appreciation to the Commandant, Air Vice Marshal NI Ilo, for the support he received throughout his tenure and urged personnel to continue supporting the incoming Deputy Commandant. He wished Major General Garba a productive and successful tenure, while expressing confidence in the continued progress of the Centre under his leadership. The ceremony formally marked the transition from Major General Oyelade to Major General Garba as Deputy Commandant and Director of Studies of NAFRC.