Brigadier General Mohammed M. Yerima is a retired senior officer of the Nigerian Army who is best known for serving as the spokesperson of the Nigerian Army. He was appointed to this role in February 2021, succeeding Brigadier General Sagir Musa. His appointment marked a return to a familiar position, as Yerima had previously served as Army spokesperson during earlier administrations, where he earned a reputation for professionalism, discipline, and effective communication.
A seasoned public relations and media expert, Brigadier General Yerima is a Fellow of the West Africa Society for Administration and Communication, a recognition that reflects his significant contributions to public affairs and strategic communication within the military and beyond. Over the years, he became widely respected for his ability to balance transparency with national security considerations in handling sensitive military information.
He also served as the Chairman of the Media and Information Committee on Emergency Management (MICEM), a key inter-agency body that coordinated communication and public information during national emergencies and crises. His leadership in that role further demonstrated his capacity for coordination, crisis communication, and strategic media engagement.
Brigadier General Yerima enhanced his professional expertise through participation in senior strategic media operation programs at institutions such as Reach Cambridge in the United Kingdom and the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre in Ghana. These international experiences equipped him with advanced knowledge of peacekeeping communication strategies, information management, and international media relations.
Throughout his career, Brigadier General Mohammed M. Yerima was recognized as a disciplined officer, an accomplished communicator, and a dedicated public servant whose work strengthened the interface between the Nigerian Army and the general public.
He is the father of lieutenant A. M Yerima who had altercation with FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike.
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