Military Orders Generals To Retire, Gives Monday Deadline by peekspot(m): 9:23am On Jun 30, 2023 |
The Defence Headquarters has given top officers who are seniors to the newly appointed service chiefs till Monday to voluntarily retire from service.
The order, which was contained in a memo dated June 26 and signed by Maj Gen Y. Yahaya on behalf of the Chief of Defence Staff, was directed to generals, brigadiers-general, air vice marshals, and rear admirals in the Nigerian Army, Air Force, and Nigerian Navy, who are senior to the new service chiefs.
The development confirmed a report by The PUNCH that scores of top military brass would be retired following the appointment of new service chiefs by President Bola Tinubu on June 19.
The retirement of the senior officers across the three services was in line with the long-standing military tradition that officers who were senior to the service chiefs would be retired.
It is a tradition in the military that when a junior is appointed as a service chief, senior officers, who are ahead of him or her, would proceed on retirement.
The understanding is that senior military officers are unlikely to take orders from their juniors.
Tinubu had announced the immediate retirement of General Lucky Irabor who was the Chief of Defence Staff; the Chief of Army Staff, Lieut Gen Farouk Yahaya; the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Awwal Gambo, and Air Marshal Oludayo Amao, the Chief of Air Staff and replaced them with new military chiefs.
The new service chiefs are Maj Gen Christopher Musa who is the Chief of Defence Staff; the Chief of Army Staff, Maj Gen Taoreed Lagbaja; the Chief of Naval Staff, Rear Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla while Air Vice Marshal Hassan Abubakar was appointed the Chief of Air Staff.
DIG Kayode Egbetokun was appointed as the acting Inspector-General of Police and Maj. Gen. E Undiandeye, Chief of Defence Intelligence.
Also, a former Economic and Financial Crimes Commission Chairman, Nuhu Ribadu, who was earlier appointed as the Security Adviser to the President, was elevated to the National Security Adviser.
While the new CDS is a member of 38 Regular Course, the COAS, the CNS, and the CAS are members of 39 Regular Course.
However, the DHQ in the memo with reference number DHQ/I5/PLANS/801/13 directed all officers with seniority on commission above that of Nigerian Defence Academy Regular Course 39 to submit their applications for voluntary retirement from service with immediate effect.
This, it said, was meant to preserve and uphold the tenets of the military profession which values hierarchy and service discipline.
The memo, copied to the army, navy, and air force headquarters, read in part, “It would be recalled that the President, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency, Bola Ahmed Tinubu recently appointed new CDS and Service Chiefs on June 19, 2023.
‘’In order to preserve and uphold the tenets of the military profession which values hierarchy and service discipline, it is important that all officers whose officer cadet courses run seniority above that of the current Service Chiefs disengage from the Service.
“Consequently, I am directed to respectfully request services to direct all officers with seniority on commission above that of NDA Regular Course 39 to submit their applications for voluntary retirement from Service with immediate effect. I am to add that affected officers are to submit their applications to their respective Service Headquarters no later than Mon July 3, 2023.”
When asked about the number of naval officers that may be affected by the directive on Thursday, the spokesperson for the army, Onyema Nwachukwu, said, “I am not able to generate such statistics now until it unfolds.”
In his response, the Nigerian Navy, Adedotun Ayo-Vaughan, said, “I think on this, acting DDI, DHQ (Director, Defence Information) can be reached to speak for the AFN. Already there were speculations in some print media on this. Nevertheless once cleared and permitted, it’ll be disclosed.’’
The spokesperson for the Nigerian Air Force, Air Commodore Ayodele Famuyiwa, declined comment, saying he is handing over to his successor on Monday.
Outgoing service chiefs hand over Friday But the acting Director, Defence Information, Brig Gen Tukur Gusau could not be reached on the number of senior officers that may be affected by the directive as he did not respond to phone calls and a text message sent to his phone.
But commenting on the directive to the senior officers, retired Col Foluso Saka said it was time the military established a corps for retired personnel, adding that their experiences, especially those with technical skills, could still benefit the country.
Retired officers’ corps
He said, “I am aware it is the tradition of the military to retire some top officers when their junior is appointed but I am of the view that there should be a corps or something like a reserve for retired military personnel instead of asking them to just retire.
“The military can fall back on them should they need their services or be made to train and nurture the young ones. Their services, especially those highly skilled among them, should not be allowed to waste; they can be put to use for the benefit of the nation. A lot of resources have been expended on them to acquire the knowledge they have.”
A security analyst, Timothy Avele, said the retirement might not have an impact on the ongoing military operations across the country, adding that the security challenges facing the country required a modern approach.
He noted, “It won’t have much effect if they are being replaced with more technologically compliant young energetic officers. Times have changed; bearing the rank of a general is no longer enough to fight modern security challenges, though experience counts.”
In another development, the Nigerian Navy has announced the redeployment of 56 senior officers and one commodore.
Navy shake-up
The major shake-up in the Nigerian navy comes a few days after Ogalla took over as the chief of naval staff.
Ayo-Vaughan, the spokesperson for the navy, said the action was necessary to reposition the navy for optimum performance.
He said Olusanya Bankole, formerly the director of logistics of the defence space administration, had been appointed the chief of communications and information technology at the naval headquarters; while Alexander Bingel, formerly Director of Combat Policy and Tactics, is currently the Director of Logistics of Defence headquarters.
Rear Admiral Ibrahim Dewu, formerly Director of Project Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation Directorate, Naval Headquarters is now the Chief of Defence Civil Military Cooperation, Defence Headquarters while Rear Admiral Kennedy Ezete formerly Director Project Monitoring, Defence Headquarters, resumes as the Chief of Administration, Naval Headquarters.
Rear Admiral Livingstone Izu, who was Director Manning at Naval Headquarters is the new Chief of Logistics, Naval Headquarters while Rear Admiral Musa Madugu, formally Deputy Director of Special Operation Forces at the Defence Headquarters has been appointed as the Admiral Superintendent Naval Ordnance Depot.
Rear Admiral Daupreye Matthew, the erstwhile Director of Innovation and Concept Development, at Naval Headquarters, is now the Director of Training, at Defence Headquarters, while Rear Admiral Zakariya Muhammad, the former Director of Training, at Naval Headquarters, has been reappointed Chief of Training and Operations.
Rear Admiral Emmanuel Nmoyem has been reappointed as Director of Human Rights Desks at the Defence Headquarters, while Rear Admiral Ibrahim Shettima formerly Flag Officer Commanding Central Naval Command moves to Defence Headquarters as Director of Plans.
The former Director of Plans, at Naval Headquarters, Rear Admiral Monday Unurhiere, has been appointed the Chief of Defence Administration at the Defence Headquarters, while Rear Admiral Hamza Kaoje who was the Director of Equipment Standardization and Harmonization, at Defence Headquarters has been appointed Group Managing Director, Navy Holdings Limited.
Rear Admiral Sulaiman El-ladan, who was the Chief of Naval Engineering, at Naval Headquarters is now at the Defence Research and Development Bureau at Defence Headquarters as the Director of Marine Research, while Rear Admiral Idi Abbas formerly Director of Operations, at Naval Headquarters, is now reappointed Chief of Naval Safety and Standards.
Rear Admiral Mohammed Abdullahi, the immediate past Director of Communications at Naval Headquarters takes over as the Flag Officer Commanding Western Naval Command while Rear Admiral Saheed Akinwande, formerly the Commandant of Naval War College Nigeria, has been appointed Director of Operations, Naval Headquarters.
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Re: Military Orders Generals To Retire, Gives Monday Deadline by TemplarLandry: 9:25am On Jun 30, 2023 |
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Re: Military Orders Generals To Retire, Gives Monday Deadline by iammo(m): 9:26am On Jun 30, 2023 |
![cool](https://www.nairaland.com/faces/cool.png) As they are retiring into life long pension... Many Generals are getting promoted even Majors . 55 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Military Orders Generals To Retire, Gives Monday Deadline by helinues: 9:29am On Jun 30, 2023 |
Yes the saboteurs should be retired most especially in the NAF 51 Likes |
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Re: Military Orders Generals To Retire, Gives Monday Deadline by DaddyFreeze2020(m): 9:35am On Jun 30, 2023 |
Nothing lasts forever especially power. The old service chiefs and old military officers are now retirees to be waiting for pension money and gratuity.
Whoever didn't invest in business while in service or saved money to start business after service will know what it means to be a Pensioneer. 79 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Military Orders Generals To Retire, Gives Monday Deadline by Racoon(m): 9:35am On Jun 30, 2023 |
A policy should be enshrine that the service chiefs should be retired first then hand over immediately to ensure smooth transition. Well, they deserve to Go. Let another group of fresh hand should be tried on the plough. 14 Likes |
Re: Military Orders Generals To Retire, Gives Monday Deadline by Martinsmine(m): 9:36am On Jun 30, 2023 |
I no go gree oooo 2 Likes |
Re: Military Orders Generals To Retire, Gives Monday Deadline by Aboks(m): 9:59am On Jun 30, 2023 |
Old things have passed away 7 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Military Orders Generals To Retire, Gives Monday Deadline by b3llo(m): 10:07am On Jun 30, 2023 |
Traditions must be followed if not the order will be shaken. 7 Likes |
Re: Military Orders Generals To Retire, Gives Monday Deadline by Ogamysamo: 10:08am On Jun 30, 2023 |
atleast their pensions are still available... let others come onboard, it's for everybody. talking about a corp or something for retired general... another way of eating our national money. what will they be doing by the way? it's just so pathetic that when a man starts eating money he won't be ready to give up eating without a fight. nigeria is big for you to multiply your moneys-the ones you must have save before now. think about a business idea and you'll be good. 9 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Military Orders Generals To Retire, Gives Monday Deadline by Ogamysamo: 10:13am On Jun 30, 2023 |
sadly most people always wish there's a way to bye pass the law and order same way the common man bye passes electricity meters. b3llo: Traditions must be followed if not the order will be shaken. 8 Likes |
Re: Military Orders Generals To Retire, Gives Monday Deadline by Ogamysamo: 10:17am On Jun 30, 2023 |
Aboks: Old things have passed away IN NIGERIA? PASS TO WERE. future political god fathers and sponsors loading... who was buhari? wait until they are being en trusted with political appointments. minister of this ambassador of that. 6 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Military Orders Generals To Retire, Gives Monday Deadline by WantsandMore: 11:34am On Jun 30, 2023 |
This tradition has it pros & cons & it seems the cons may outweigh the pros. We are losing experienced public servant out of ego, this tradition needs to be looked into & exceptions made where necessary. 10 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Military Orders Generals To Retire, Gives Monday Deadline by Parachoco: 11:45am On Jun 30, 2023 |
WantsandMore: This tradition has it pros & cons & it seems the cons may outweigh the pros. We are losing experienced public servant out of ego, this tradition needs to be looked into & exceptions made where necessary. I agree with you 5 Likes |
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Re: Military Orders Generals To Retire, Gives Monday Deadline by iscom(m): 12:25pm On Jun 30, 2023 |
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Re: Military Orders Generals To Retire, Gives Monday Deadline by nautybride: 12:26pm On Jun 30, 2023 |
*It's about to go down* 1 Like |
Re: Military Orders Generals To Retire, Gives Monday Deadline by goodness4ever(m): 12:26pm On Jun 30, 2023 |
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Re: Military Orders Generals To Retire, Gives Monday Deadline by sukkot: 12:29pm On Jun 30, 2023 |
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Re: Military Orders Generals To Retire, Gives Monday Deadline by olatade(m): 12:30pm On Jun 30, 2023 |
In the military, if your Junior is the head, all the seniors must resign. They can't answer 'Sir' to their Junior. 10 Likes |
Re: Military Orders Generals To Retire, Gives Monday Deadline by sukkot: 12:31pm On Jun 30, 2023 |
WantsandMore: This tradition has it pros & cons & it seems the cons may outweigh the pros. We are losing experienced public servant out of ego, this tradition needs to be looked into & exceptions made where necessary. experienced ? general yet no war experience lol. looting general 24 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Military Orders Generals To Retire, Gives Monday Deadline by Graficient: 12:31pm On Jun 30, 2023 |
Under their watch, things went from bad to worse 4 Likes |
Re: Military Orders Generals To Retire, Gives Monday Deadline by bestman09(m): 12:32pm On Jun 30, 2023 |
Turn by Turn
All the money used to train the lazy generals is just wasted and more millions will be wasted to sponsor and train new lazy generals.
The circle continues 10 Likes |
Re: Military Orders Generals To Retire, Gives Monday Deadline by ROYALFRAGRANCE(f): 12:33pm On Jun 30, 2023 |
Wow |
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Re: Military Orders Generals To Retire, Gives Monday Deadline by theophorus(m): 12:34pm On Jun 30, 2023 |
Generals, hope una do wetin una suppose do wen una get opportunity?
Cos if not, na now una go know say "Aye pe Meji". Cos una go reap the una reward wella. 3 Likes |
Re: Military Orders Generals To Retire, Gives Monday Deadline by oluwaseyi0: 12:36pm On Jun 30, 2023 |
anybody that senior NSA should even go too if they feel too big to work with him 3 Likes |
Re: Military Orders Generals To Retire, Gives Monday Deadline by Buhari4dullard: 12:37pm On Jun 30, 2023 |
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