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 Maj​or 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.
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