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Nigerian Army Hosts Dinner in Honour of 113 Retiring Generals
By Iyojo Ameh
The Nigerian Army held a regimental dinner to honour 113 retiring generals for their exceptional 35 years of service to the nation.
The esteemed gathering included one full General, a Lieutenant General, 67 major generals, and 44 brigadier generals, encompassing those who retired or were due for retirement within the year.
Distinguished figures among those honored were retired Gen.
Minister of Defence, Muhammad Badaru, commended the generals for their extraordinary services, emphasizing their experiences, skills, integrity, discipline, dedication, loyalty, and respect for diversity, which he believed would continue to guide them in their future endeavors.
He praised their courage, wisdom, and determination in leading troops, highlighting their unwavering commitment to the nation’s protection and defense. Badaru urged the retired generals to consider engaging in politics, citing their potential to infuse discipline and patriotism into the system.
Chief of Army Staff, LT.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, expressed gratitude to the retired senior officers for their service, congratulating them on their meritorious disengagement from the military. He thanked them for their invaluable contributions to the nation and wished them a fulfilling retirement.
Chief of Administration (Army), Maj.-Gen. Jimmy Akpor, highlighted that the event was a tribute to the retiring generals, acknowledging their dedication to the nation. He mentioned that such dinners and award ceremonies were instituted by past leaderships of the Nigerian Army to ensure a memorable exit for officers.
In his vote of thanks on behalf of the retired generals, Maj.-Gen. Victor Ezugwu expressed gratitude to the COAS for the honor bestowed upon them. He reassured their commitment to upholding the values of the Nigerian Army, even in retirement.
