542 senior officers have bowed out of the Nigerian Armed Forces after 35 years of service to the nationThe retirement ceremony, held at the Nigerian Armed Forces Resettlement Centre in Lagos state, comprised 362 soldiers from the Nigerian Army, 134 from the Nigerian Navy, and 46 from the Air Force The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Oluyede, who attended the event, commended the retirees for their commitment to national serviceLegit.ng journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements.
Lagos state – On Thursday, June 19, 542 senior non-commissioned officers retired from the Nigerian Armed Forces, after 35 years of service.
The retirement ceremony, held at the Nigerian Armed Forces Resettlement Centre in Oshodi, Lagos, included 362 soldiers from the Nigerian Army, 134 from the Nigerian Navy, and 46 from the Nigerian Air Force.
Nigerian Military retires 542 senior personnel who has served the nation for 35 years. Image for illustration purposes.
Photo credit: @HQNigerianArmy
Source: TwitterCOAS hails 524 officers for their dedicationSpeaking at the event, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, represented by Major General Aligbe Obhiozele of TRADOC, praised the retirees for their dedication.
Obhiozele stated:
“Today we celebrate your courage, discipline and selfless service to our great nation. Your 35-year journey embodies the finest military traditions of resilience and patriotism.“As you transition to civilian life, we urge you to uphold these values and become pillars in your communities.”He also urged the retirees to avoid financial mismanagement and neglect of their health, warning that society expects them to continue to uphold the discipline they displayed during service.
NAFRC commandant, Air Vice Marshal Bashir Mamman, said the centre had trained over 53,000 personnel since its establishment.
COAS Oluyede reacts as 524 senior military officers bowed out of service after 35 years.
Photo credit: @HQNigerianArmy
Source: TwitterMamman thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving major improvements such as bigger starter packs for retirees, digitisation of records, e-learning upgrades, and new workshop equipment.
“These interventions have significantly enhanced our capacity to prepare servicemen for civilian life,” Mamman noted.Retirees, who were trained in various vocational skills, received discharge certificates to the cheers of their families, The Punch reported.
The event ended with the traditional lowering of flags, marking their formal exit from military service.
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Reports disclosed that the retirees were disengaged from service at the Nigerian Armed Forces Resettlement Centre (NAFRC), Oshodi, amid fanfare.
535 soldiers of the Nigerian Army, 86 from the Nigerian Navy and two from the Nigerian Defence Intelligence Agency were among those retired.
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