Army Pulls Out 11 Generals from Service

The Nigerian Army (NA) on Friday ceremoniously pulled out 11 retired generals- eight major generals and three brigadier generals, of the Nigerian Army Ordinance Corps in Lagos.

While some of them retired in 2013, others retired in 2015, after completing their years of service.

The Maj-Gen's are Manhood Yerima, Abiodun Amao, Olayemi Abidoye, Boniface Azurunwa, Adekunle Martin's, Christian Ugwu, Bode Ogini and Mashudy Adekanye, while the Brig-Gen's are Kachallah, Godfrey Nwafor and Gabriel Oladipo.

In his valedictory speech, Gen. Yerima, former Chief of Training and Operations, Defence Headquarters, expressed appreciation for the gesture.
Yerima pledged that the retired officers would continue to keep the Nigerian flag high, adding that serving military personnel must continue to be loyal and be extra-vigilant.

He said, "Your loyalty to the Federal Republic of Nigeria can best be given through vigilance and security consciousness.

"You must continue to demonstrate total commitment to your duty to the nation just as you have exemplified in your recent successes in the fight against terrorism in the north-east.

"The Nigerian people, especially the retirees are expecting a lot from you in the face of the current insurgency.

"Your secondary role is to assist the government in ensuring internal peace and your involvement in internal security duties demands all of you to be non-partisan."

Yerima further expressed conviction that the Nigerian military would overcome the current security challenges in the country.

Other retirees also expressed their gratitude to the army and Nigerians for the opportunity to serve the country.

Chief of Army Staff, Maj.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, was represented at the event by the General Officer Commanding (GOC), 81 Division of the Nigerian Army, Maj.-Gen. Tamunomiebi Dibi, who wished them well in their post service years.