15 Army Generals leave service
Published By: Paul Dada
The Nigerian Army has pulled out 15 Generals from its Artillery Corps out of service.
The Nigerian Army disclosed this on Sunday in a statement it shared on X. The post said the retirees consisted of 11 Major Generals and four Brigadier Generals.
According to the statement, the senior officers bowed at a ceremony the Nigerian Army School of Artillery in Kaduna State.
The statement sai, “The Nigerian Army formally pulled out 15 retired generals from the Artillery Corps on Saturday, October 19, 2024, during a ceremony at the Nigerian Army School of Artillery in Kachia, Kaduna State. The group of retirees included 11 Major Generals and 4 Brigadier Generals.”
The statement said one of the retirees Maj Gen James Myam spoke his colleagues at the event.
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“He attributed their success to divine grace, acknowledging God’s protection throughout their years of service. He also extended his appreciation to President Bola Tinubu for the opportunity to serve and thanked the Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Taoreed Lagbaja, wishing him continued strength and wisdom in his leadership of the NA.
“Looking back, Maj Gen Myam recalled the beginning of their military journeys when they reported to the Nigerian Defence Academy in Kaduna as Officer Cadets.
“He offered advice to the officers still in service, urging them to remain loyal to the Constitution and the democratically elected government while maintaining vigilance and security consciousness.
“The retired general also expressed gratitude to the families, spouses, friends, instructors, and mentors who supported them throughout their careers. The event was attended by several senior retired and serving military officers, including former Chief of Army Staff, Maj Gen Alwali Kazir (retd),“ the statement said.
