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Summary
Lieutenant Colonel Anele Onyinyechi Appolonia's appointment as the Acting Director of Army Public Relations signifies a historic milestone as the first woman to hold this position in the Nigerian Army. Her extensive experience and recent strategic training highlight her qualifications for the role. The appointment has been praised by the Minister of Women's Affairs as a significant advancement for gender inclusivity within the military.
In a new development, the Nigerian Army has appointed Lieutenant Colonel Anele Onyinyechi Appolonia as the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, effective Apr. 22, 2025. This historic appointment marks the first time a woman has held this pivotal role within the Army’s communication hierarchy.
Lt. Col. Anele, a member of Direct Regular Course 15 and the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), succeeds Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, who has been reassigned to the Nigerian Army Heritage and Future Centre. Her extensive background in military communications and public relations positions her well to lead the Army’s public engagement efforts.
Prior to this appointment, Lt. Col. Anele was reported to have completed a six-month strategic course at the Nigerian Army Resource Centre and served in the Department of Civil-Military Relations. She has also held the position of Public Relations Officer in the Office of the Chief of Army Staff, demonstrating her capability in managing high-level communication responsibilities.
The Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has commended the Nigerian Army for this significant step toward gender inclusivity. In a statement released by her Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Jonathan Eze, the Minister described Lt. Col. Anele’s appointment as a landmark achievement that reflects the Army’s commitment to promoting women into leadership roles.
“Lieutenant Colonel Anele’s appointment is a recognition of her outstanding leadership capabilities, unwavering professionalism, and forward-thinking approach to public relations,” the Minister stated. “It reflects the Army’s commitment to promoting women into leadership roles and sets a strong precedent for equality within the military.”
