The Nigerian army has replaced
Texas Chukwu as its spokesman, TheCable is reporting.
A military source revealed that Chukwu’s removal followed outcry from different quarters on his
“inability” to manage information on the counter-insurgency campaign.
“Chukwu was not attune with media
management and did not sustain the efforts already in place,” the source said.
“A good public relations officer
always responds to critical national issues on time and provides solutions. His
inefficiency did not only affect the army’s efforts but made the military a
subject of embarrassment in the eyes of the world.”
The source added that Sani Usman
had been reinstated as spokesman of the army.
Chukwu took over the position in
February when Usman enrolled for a senior executive course at the National
Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) in Kuru, Jos.
A senior military officer listed
Chukwu’s alleged poor management of several incidents of Boko Haram as some of
his flaws.
“Chukwu’s handling of the recent
Boko Haram incidents did not help in managing the situation, thereby
embarrassing the chief of army staff and the commander-in-chief,” he said.
When contacted, Chukwu confirmed
that he had been replaced but said it was because of a course he ought to
attend at the NIPSS.
“There must be progress. I’m
going to NIPSS for study. You know there are some courses you would take before
getting promoted to major-general. It’s true. I’m no more the army spokesman.
SK Usman would take over. He just returned from course, too,” he told TheCable.
Usman also confirmed that he had returned to his former position since Monday.
He appealed for support and
thanked all those who supported him during his time at NIPSS.
“I wish to on behalf of my family
thank all those that called or sent congratulatory messages as I graduated from
NIPSS, Kuru, bagged the highly respected Membership of the National Institute
(mni) and inducted into the Alumni Association of the National Institute (AANI)
since Saturday 24th November 2018,” he said in a message sent to TheCable.
“I also like to inform you that I
have also been reappointed as Director Army Public Relations with effect from
Monday 26th November 2018. I look forward to your continued support and
cooperation. May God continue to bless and protect you and your family.”
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