Joshua Dogonyaro
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12 September 1940
Joshua Dogonyaro | |
|---|---|
| Commander, ECOMOG Peacekeeping Force, Liberia | |
| In office September 1990 – February 1991 | |
| Preceded by | Lt-Gen. A. Quainoo |
| Succeeded by | Maj-Gen. R.M. Kupolati |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Joshua Nimyel Dogonyaro 12 September 1940 |
| Died | 14 May 2021 (aged 80) |
| Alma mater | Boys' Secondary School, Gindiri |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Nigeria |
| Branch/service |  Nigerian Army |
| Rank |  Lieutenant general |
Joshua Nimyel Dogonyaro (12 September 1940 – 14 May 2021) was a Nigerian army lieutenant general and a military administrator.[1]
Dogonyaro was born in Vom, Plateau State, though a native of Tarok in Langtang North Local Government Area.[2][1] He had his early education at Boys’ Secondary School, Gindiri, and thereafter, was enlisted in the Nigerian Army in 1964. He also attended the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru, Jos and obtained National Institute.
Military career
He was commissioned Second-Lieutenant in the Nigerian Army Armoured Corps, 1967; Officer Commanding, 1 Recce Squadron, NA, 1967–69; Quartermaster General, I Infantry Division (Main), NA, 1969–70. He became Chief Instructor and Adjutant, Rece Training School, NA, 1970 to 1972; Commanding Officer, I Recce Regiment, N.A., 1972 to 1976. He was appointed Principal Staff Officer, Headquarters, Nigerian Army Armoured Corp, 1976 to 1977; Commanding Officer, 24 Armoured Brigade, N.A., 1977–79.
Between 1984 and 1985, he was made the Task Force Commanding Officer, 203 Armoured Battalion on the Peace-keeping Force in Chad; Director of Manning (Army), Army Headquarters, ‘A’ Branch, N.A. and Director of Armoury, 1985.[3]
He was also the General Officer Commanding 3 Armoured Division, Nigerian Army, Jos, 1985 to 1987; mm: Armed Forces Ruling Council (AFRC), 1985; General Officer Commanding 2nd Mechanised Division, Nigerian Army, Ibadan, 1987; promoted to Major-General, 1988; promoted to Lt. General; he was ECOMOG Commander from September 1990 to February 1991; he retired from the army in 1993.[2]