Skip to main content

Army Honours 113 Retired Generals


The Nigerian Army has honoured 113 retired generals with awards for their 35 years of meritorious service to the nation and treated them to a regimental dinner. 

Among those honoured were the immediate past Chief of Defence Staff, retired Gen. Lucky Irabor; former Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya and Ex-Chief of Defence Intelligence, retired Maj.-Gen. Samuel Adebayo.

The senior officers comprising one full General, one Lieutenant General, 67 Major Generals and 44 Brigadier Generals were among the retirees or due for retirement within the year.

At the event on Tuesday in Abuja, the Minister of Defence, Alhaji Muhammad Badaru said that the essence of the ceremony was to reflect on the extraordinary services and profound dedication demonstrated by the generals.

Badaru noted that their experiences and skills, as well as integrity, discipline, dedication, loyalty and respect for diversity, would guide them in their future endeavours.

He hinted that the generals led the troops with courage, wisdom and determination, and devoted themselves to the protection and defence of the nation.

Badaru disclosed that the generals pursued excellence relentlessly and demonstrated unwavering commitment to duty, selfless sacrifice and astute leadership, leaving indelible mark on the armed forces and the nation.

The minister enjoined the generals to consider joining politics, so as to introduce discipline and love of the country to the system.

Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja disclosed that the regimental dinner was to appreciate the retired senior officers for their services to the Nigerian army.

Lagbaja congratulated them for getting to the point of disengaging from service in a meritorious manner.

He appreciated them for their services to the nation and wished them a rewarding retirement life.

The Chief of Administration (Army), Maj.-Gen. Jimmy Akpor noted that the event was organised to pay tribute and express gratitude to the generals for dedicating their lives to the service of the nation.

Akpor said that the dinner and award ceremony was initiated by previous leaderships of the Nigerian army to accord officers memorable exit from the service.

In his vote of thanks on behalf of the retired generals, Maj.-Gen. Victor Ezugwu appreciated the COAS for the honour accorded them.

Ezugwu promised that they would remain good ambassadors of the Nigerian army even in retirement. 

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

11- month Unpaid Salaries: FG Returns EHCON To Budget Circle By 2025

BY CHIKA OKEKE, Abuja Stakeholders and Staff of EHCON in a group photograph at the unveiling of EHCON’s Electronic Documentation Management Center (EDMC) in Abuja on Wednesday. The Federal Government has stated that plans are underway to return the staff of Environmental Health Council of Nigeria (EHCON) to budgetary allocation by 2025 and facilitate the payment of 11-month unpaid salaries. Minister of Environment, Alhaji Balarabe Abbas Lawal stated this on Wednesday in Abuja at the unveiling of Environmental Health Council of Nigeria's (EHCON) Electronic Documentation Management Center (EDMC).  The centre, which is domiciled at the headquarters of EHCON in the Federal Secretariat, was built by EHCON in partnership with Agro - Climate Resilience in Semi Arid Landscape (ACReSAL) and financed by the World Bank. News Rider reports that the staff of EHCON received their last salary in December 2023, which  implied that from January to November 2024, the workforce are y...
1 comment
Read more

EHCON Seals Deal With SEPHON, EPHPAN, WAHEB To Revamp Environmental, Public Health

BY CHIKA OKEKE, Abuja Registrar of  Environmental Health Council of Nigeria (EHCON) Dr Yakubu Baba  displaying a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with the Registrar of West African Health Examination Board (WAHEB) Mrs Bola Oladejo in Abuja on Tuesday.  In line with global best practices, the Environmental Health Council of Nigeria (EHCON) has sealed deal with strategic professional bodies to revamp environmental and public health issues across the country.  They are Society for Environmental and Public Health of Nigeria (SEPHON), Environmental and Public Health Practitioners of Nigeria (EPHPAN), and West African Health Examination Board (WAHEB).  Registrar of EHCON, Dr Yakubu Baba stated this on Tuesday at the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the professional bodies in Abuja.  He noted that Environmental Health (EH) is a profession recognised and established by Act 11 of Environmental Health Officers Registration Counc...
Post a Comment
Read more

CCB, NILDS Endorse CIFCFIN Agenda To Eliminate Fraud

BY CHIKA OKEKE, Abuja Iliyasu Gashinbaki  The Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) and National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) have endorsed the agenda of the Chartered Institute of Forensics and Certified Fraud Investigators of Nigeria (CIFCFIN), aimed at eliminating fraud from systems of government.  This was one of the major highlights during the Institute’s 13th Direct Training/Licensed Practitioners Training/graduation and award of Fellowship at NILDS headquarters, Abuja.  Speaking after his investiture as an Honourary Fellow of the Institute, Chairman of CCB, Dr. Abdullahi Bello noted that CIFICFIN embodies excellence, integrity and a steadfast commitment to combating fraud and upholding justice. He pointed out that to be recognised and honoured as a fellow of the institute is a privilege that he will cherish and carry with great responsibility.  “As the Chief Executive of CCB, I am reminded of the critical role we play in fosterin...
Post a Comment
Read more