How Are Female Nigerian Army Officers Promoted to General Rank?

This is a genuine question, not an attempt to provoke anyone. How are female Nigerian Army officers assessed and promoted to senior ranks, including General and Major General? My understanding is that many female officers are less likely to serve in direct combat roles or command active theatres of conflict. Yet they can still rise through the ranks, while news reports frequently highlight male officers killed during operations. I would appreciate clarification from people familiar with military promotion procedures. Are combat deployments and theatre commands compulsory for promotion? Please share real-life examples of female officers who have held operational, combat-support or command roles before reaching senior rank.

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