The effects of nepotism in Government

Curse777:



The last rank in Army obtained by merit is Colonel

Lt General, MJ General , General these are all Political position


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Brigadier General not Colonel.

Why should we listen to Gumi's opinion. Seems he lost something
A terrorist sympathizer has now become military advocate 😁

Nazgul:

Brigadier General not Colonel.

Brigadier general is a political position

Everything is politics in nigeria, up till now i still dont know the reason why they force former IGP Usman Alkali baba and chief of Army staff, farouk yahaya to retire because the two of them have been doing well ever since they were appointed by buhari.

Ain't saying they have no purpose.
But Generals that couldn't defeat Boko Haram? Banditry? kidnapping?
Moreover,if they don't leave how do new ones come in??

ImperialYoruba:

When you see this title you would think these class of uniformed jobbers were some war hardened soldiers that earned medals of honor as a display of heroism at battlefront. Far from it. These Generals earned their medals at beer parlors, they have belly to show for it.

If somebody said this,you and your fellow ymm ronus will quickly tag them ipob and haters of the country..

What are we doing with hundreds of generals in the first instance? Generals that have gone to war Once. Administrative generals.

meaningless write-up why are we having so many generals from a particular region

This is a two way issue considering Nigeria's peculiarity with corruption in the military. All the senior military officers that have gone so far have retired into immense wealth and their continued stay won't change anything. Besides, with the number quoted, what did they accomplish before leaving? A protracted BH war which they obviously used in enriching themselves? Non stop oil theft in the Niger-Delta with the connivance of the Navy?

Those guys are just darn happy to go and enjoy their ill-accumulated fortune at the detriment of the rank and file in the military.

That’s is why Nigeria must go to war to test there strength and also there regional capabilities and Nigeria must think of what gain will they secure for this war

ImperialYoruba:

When you see this title you would think these class of uniformed jobbers were some war hardened soldiers that earned medals of honor as a display of heroism at battlefront. Far from it. These Generals earned their medals at beer parlors, they have belly to show for it.

Beer and pepper soup Generals. According to that police officer during IBB regime who was quickly dismissed I have forgotten his name.

ImperialYoruba:

When you see this title you would think these class of uniformed jobbers were some war hardened soldiers that earned medals of honor as a display of heroism at battlefront. Far from it. These Generals earned their medals at beer parlors, they have belly to show for it.

Exactly 💯

Racoon:
Nope! Although there are some exceptional cases the senior military hierarchy have ever produced, however most of these are so called generals have only been tested, proven and trusted in corruption and criminality @ their headquarters offices, officers messes and hobnobbing with corrupt politicians.

They have zilch knowledge of warfare or wartime stamina. The case of Major General Ahmed Otiki whose stole #400M that 5 soldiers absconded with while on transit to lodge the Illicit funds for him in a bank @ Abuja was a classical example.

It is practically unbelievable that Nigeria have this hoardes of senior army officers trained with the lean resources of this nation yet the insurgency ravaging this nation is far from being over after many years.

Guess this is the same Army that produced the likes of Lt General Martin Luther Agwai, Major Generals: Maxwell Kwobe, Ishola Williams, Victor Malu etc who did unspeakable exploits in UN, AU, ECOWAS/ ECOMOG fields of operations back then? Abeg! Retire all of them.

Martin Luther Agwai retired as a 4 star general not Lt General 😎

Yestogood:


Shey na wind you dey wind us? These ones can only form private mai guard outfits o

because black African don't believe in their self, look at your comment

Islie:


https://dailytrust.com/how-nigeria-lost-hundreds-of-generals-to-early-retirement/

LAMBA!! They are generals and we are still battling with Boko Haram till date.They should go and rest and give room to able young officers to show case their vibrant talents.

And tinubu does the worst.

landmark86:
What significant impact have they make while in service?
Listen and listen 👂 carefully, they are one of the major prblm the country is facing.

some of them have done well, most especially the last IGP Usman Alkali.

Ogbeni what was their usefulness while in service
When Boko Haram terrorists, bandits, Fulani herdsmen, kidnappers, unknown men with gun, Asari Dogobo hold the Country to randsome🤓

Bubu4Sea:
Generals without experience.

Most are Northerners who became generals simply on the fact they are from the North.

IPOB and hate are like 5&6

Northern generals are still the finest till this day showing discipline and professionalism while SE are the worst who are given to all kinds of emotional display, hatred and BIGOTRY.

That's the best way to keep the military in check and prevent coups, but at the same time, it affects the country's security, as experience is very important to having a formidable Armed Forces.

I believe the military giants that by the nature are forced to retire,they can be called council of elders in their forum to assist and offer wisdom to their number one in charge. My humble thoughts thou.

ImperialYoruba:

When you see this title you would think these class of uniformed jobbers were some war hardened soldiers that earned medals of honor as a display of heroism at battlefront. Far from it. These Generals earned their medals at beer parlors, they have belly to show for it.

U just spoke my mind. U would see generals with pot belly. How Dem won take fight?

leisuretym:
This is looking like media war to instigate coup, 100s of Generals that couldn’t end terrorism?

Or which one are you referring to?

Coup baiting is on the rise but they'll go nowhere.

Armchair generals eh?

Hiss.

Nigerian generals oloriburuku oleeeeeeeeè.
They are nuisance and thieves.
If you mention boko haram they will run to hide.

Initially i thought our Armed forces had a case but its abnormal having so many generals. The hierarchy should be a pyramid with few generals at the top.

Unfortunately promotions are lopsided hence this baggage. Unfortunately some good and patriotic officers will be affected.

If im not wrong, getting to the rank of Colonel is enviable. What is needed is respect and equity to be returned to the ranks with adequate emoluments during and post service.

Even if you are a corporal and you are well provided for, there will be contentment and pride in service.

Curse777:
Brigadier general is a political position

Nope it's not. Colonels actually do write exams and have to pass them before becoming brigadier generals.

It's from Major general that I'll agree is political.

Curse777:



The last rank in Army obtained by merit is Colonel

Lt General, MJ General , General these are all Political position


.

Even Colonel is political, because once you're through with Staff college in Jaji ( Senior Division) you hang Lt- Col, after that any promotion is based on quota system and federal character. I served in 82 Div Enugu and witnessed a peculiar situation where a Lt - Col ( Salihu) was still on that rank whereas his course mates were Cols and Brig Gen. The reason was that, in his state of origin ( Kebbi) they had many generals who were still serving. Unless they retired, they would be no space for him to attain the next rank. So he stagnated on that rank. The Army doesn't want a situation were many Generals would come from a particular area like you had with the Langtang Mafia.