The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Division Nigerian Army and Commander, Operation ENDURING PEACE (OPEP), Major General Maxwell Dangana, has reaffirmed the Division’s commitment to strengthening strategic partnership and fostering relationships that contribute to institutional development, security and community engagement.
A statement signed by Lieutenant Colonel Olumide Victor Olukoya Acting Deputy Director Army Public Relations 3 Division Nigerian Army said the GOC stated this on Tuesday, 11 August 2026, while receiving separate courtesy visits from the Controller, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Jos Branch, Mr Akwashiki Nathaniel Aya, and the National Commander, Man O’ War Nigeria, NC Adedamola Gbenga, at the Headquarters 3 Division, Maxwell Khobe Cantonment, Jos.
Receiving the CBN delegation led by the Controller, Jos Branch, Mr Akwashiki Nathaniel Aya, Major General Dangana appreciated the management of the apex bank for the visit and expressed his readiness to sustain the cordial relationship between the Nigerian Army and CBN.
Earlier in his remarks, the CBN Controller congratulated Major General Dangana on his appointment as the GOC 3 Division and Commander OPEP. He explained that the visit was aimed at paying respect to the new GOC, strengthening the existing relationship between the two institutions and identifying areas of mutual interest that could further enhance collaboration.
In a similar engagement, the GOC also received a delegation from Man O’ War Nigeria led by its National Commander, NC Adedamola Gbenga. The visit was also aimed at congratulating the GOC on his appointment and exploring areas of collaboration between the organisation and the Nigerian Army.
Welcoming the Man O’ War delegation, Major General Dangana expressed appreciation for the visit, describing it as both timely and significant. He particularly acknowledged the presence of the National Commander and a member of his delegation, the National Coordinator for Financing Safe Schools under the Federal Ministry of Finance in Nigeria, Hajiya Iliya Ibrahim, noting the importance of the organisation’s contribution to youth development and community security.
The GOC reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to supporting initiatives that promote the development, empowerment and security of young people across the country. He noted that organisations such as Man O’ War Nigeria, with their youth-focused programmes and basic security training, have an important role to play in complementing the efforts of government security agencies.
Major General Dangana therefore called for stronger collaboration among relevant stakeholders, stressing that a whole-of-society approach remains essential to building a safer, more peaceful and secure nation.
Speaking on behalf of the delegation, the National Commander, NC Adedamola Gbenga, said the engagement was intended to strengthen inter-agency cooperation and consolidate the existing relationship between Man O’ War Nigeria and the Nigerian Army. He also solicited the support of 3 Division in the area of security for the successful conduct of the organisation’s 4th National Campaign Exercise.
The separate engagements further underscored the importance of sustained institutional partnerships in advancing shared objectives in security, youth development and community engagement.
Highlights of the visits were the presentation of souvenirs and group photographs.
