The Nigerian Army on Friday held the traditional “pull out” ceremony for 34 infantry generals who retired between 2005 and 2015.
Twenty former Majors-General and 14 Brigadiers-General took part in
the event held at the Jaji Military Cantonment in Kaduna State.
In a speech, Joseph Shoboiki, a retired Major General, and former
Director, Training, Nigerian Army, pledged that the retired officers
would remain committed to the service of Nigeria.
Mr. Shoboiki admonished the serving military personnel to remain
focused and resolute, and exhibit total loyalty to the constituted
authorities.
“Your loyalty to the Federal Republic of Nigeria can best be given
through vigilance and security consciousness,” he said. “You must
continue to demonstrate total commitment to your duty of defending our
dear country.”
“These values are essential if you must continue to uphold and
discharge assigned constitutional responsibilities and sustain our
nascent democracy,” Mr. Shoboiki said.
He said he was convinced that the Nigerian military would overcome the current security challenges in the country.
The Chief of Army Staff, Kenneth Minima, a Lieutenant General, was
represented at the event by the General Officer Commanding, 1 Division
of the Nigerian Army, Maj.-Gen. Kenneth Osuji.
Source:
Leadership Newspaper
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