INTRODUCTION
At inception, the head of 82 Division Finance was referred to as the Paymaster. The Paymaster was responsible to the General Officer Commanding (GOC). He advices the GOC on all financial matters, receives and disburses all funds accrued to the Division
The Paymaster was in charge of 82 Division Finance, thereafter, the head of the Division Finance was changed to ... Chief Paymaster. The name Chief Paymaster was changed to Assistant Director of Army Finance and Accounts (ADAFA). However, with the implementation of the Continental General Staff System (CGSS) by the corps in 2008, the name was changed to Commander Division Finance and Accounts (CDFA). This is the appointment of the head of 82 Division Finance till date. The chronology shows the various Paymasters, Chief Paymasters, ADFA’s and Commander’s of 82 Division Finance from inception till date.
HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT
It was established during the civil war. It is charged with the responsibility of securing its Area of Responsibility (AOR) covering the North Western flank of Nigeria and also ensuring that the borders located in its AOR are secured. The division is a mechanized infantry with affiliated combat support and combat service support units. This office has been participating ... in all Head Quarters 82 Division training exercises/sporting activities and AHQ activities within the Div AOR. The office has been able to effectively and promptly meet up with the requirements of the NA in the implementation of e-payment.
The history of 82 Division Finance is closely related to the history of 82 Division Nigerian Army which established its Headquarters at Enugu where it is up to date. 82 Division Finance came to effect therefore, with the formation of 82 Division Nigerian Army.
Chronology of Command
CHIEF PAY MASTER
S/N |
NAME |
YEAR |
1 |
LT COL GJB IKOIWAK (N/776) |
SEP 76 – SEP 79 |
2 |
LT COL DE NEHKHARE (N/1911) |
SEP 79 – AUG 81 |
3 |
LT COL IA FAYEMIWO (N/1291) |
AUG 81 – AUG 83 |
ADAFA
4 |
LT COL IO ADEBUNMI (N/2514) |
AUG 83 – NOV 85 |
5 |
LT COL IO ABE (N/2516) |
NOV 85 – JUL 87 |
6 |
LT COL O TELA (N/2519) |
JUL 87 – OCT 90 |
7 |
LT COL JI MBANEFO (N/3103) |
OCT 90 – JAN 92 |
8 |
COL JI MBANEFO (N/3103) |
JAN 92 – APR 95 |
9 |
LT COL NE EKWALE (N/6030) |
APR 95 – JUN 98 |
10 |
LT COL HI DASHWET (N/6199) |
JUN 98 – SEP 01 |
11 |
LT COL G WULASHA (N/6645) |
SEP 01 – JUN 02 |
12 |
COL JO LARTEY (N/6899) |
JUN 02 – AUG 03 |
13 |
COL GO EDWIN (N/6892) |
AUG 03 – AUG 04 |
14 |
LT COL LE NNAJIOFOR (N/7466) |
AUG 04 – DEC 04 |
15 |
COL LE NNAJIOFOR (N/7466) |
DEC 04 – JAN 06 |
16 |
COL BB ADEWINMBI (N/7554) |
JAN 06 – NOV 06 |
17 |
LT COL JK TUKUR (N/8538) |
NOV 06 – MAY 08 |
COMMANDER
18 |
LT COL JK TUKUR (N/8538) |
MAY 08 – MAR 09 |
19 |
LT COL EA OBONA (N/9906) |
MAR 09 – NOV 10 |
20 |
COL AB ADAMU (N/8960) |
NOV 10 – OCT 12 |
21 |
COL BA TAIWO (N/8930) |
OCT 12 – MAY 14 |
22 |
COL JA FARANSA (N/9457) |
MAY 14 – JAN 15 |
23 |
COL OF OHUNYEYE (N/9314) |
JAN 15 – JUL 16 |
24 |
COL MK JOKTAN (N/9425) |
JUL 16 – SEP 17 |
25 |
BRIG GEN MK JOKTAN (N/9425) |
SEP 17 – DEC 17 |
26 |
BRIG GEN PO SINTALI (N/9442) |
DEC 17 – TILL DATE |
COMMAND DIVISION FINANCE AND ACCOUNTS
27 |
LT COL MK YUNUSA (N/9455) |
MAY 08 – FEB 11 |
28 |
COL A OLADELE (N/8511) |
FEB 11 – MAR 14 |
29 |
COL IE ITUEN (N/8497) |
MAR 14 – SEP 15 |
30 |
COL YK MUSA (N/9602) |
SEP 15 – JAN 16 |
31 |
COL IA SAIDU (N/9465) |
JAN 16 – DEC 18 |
32 |
BRIG GEN PO SINTALI (N/9442) |
DEC 18 – FEB 19 |
33 |
COL GS MOHAMMED |
FEB 19 – OCT 20 |
34 |
BRIG GEN GS MOHAMMED |
OCT 20 – MAR 22 |
35 |
BRIG GEN OA JAMES |
MAR 22 – MAY 22 |
36 |
BRIG GEN AS MAIKANO |
MAY 22 – AUG 23 |
37 |
BRIG GEN I SULE |
AUG 23 – JAN 24 |
38 |
BRIG GEN YP HABILA |
JAN 24 – TILL DATE |
PRINCIPAL OFFICERS
Brigadier General YP Habila
Commander Division Finance and Accounts
General Habila is the Commander of 82 Division Finance and Accounts. He holds a Masters Degree in Business Administration (MBA).....
Brigadier General YP Habila
He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Economics. He holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Management. He holds a Masters in Business Administration and a Masters of Science Degree (MSc) in Security and Development. He is currently studying for a Masters of Science Degree (MSc) in Security and Strategic Studies. He is a member of various professional bodies which include:
- Nigeria Institute of Management (Member).
- Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (Member).
- Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Management of Nigeria. (Fellow).
- Certified Public Accountants of Nigeria (Member).
- Chartered Institute of Cost and Management Accounting (Member)
- Institute of Treasury Management of Nigeria (Member). He has barged the following Medals and Honors:
- Forces Service Star (FSS).
- Meritorious Service Star (MSS).
- Distinguished Service Star (DSS).
- OP Medals - OP Flush Out 1 & 2 operations.
Captain OA Olayinka
Acting SOII Payments
He holds a Higher National Degree in Accounting. He is a Fellow and Member of the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN). He holds...
Captain OA Olayinka
He is the Acting SOII payments. He holds a Higher National Degree in Accounting. He holds a Master of Science Degree. He is a Fellow and Member of the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN), He has barged the General Operations Medal (GOM), Medals and Honors.