The Nigerian Army has appointed Appolonia Anaele as the first female Acting Director, Department of Army Public Relations.
Anaele, a Lieutenant Colonel, will formally take over from Onyema Nwachukwu, a Major-General next week Tuesday, April 22, 2025.
Anaele, will be the first female senior military officer to be appointed as the spokesperson for the ground troops.
It is instructive to note that since the creation of the Nigerian Army over five decades ago, no female officer has manned the public relations department.
