ShoeGetSize:
Just like Nigeria, Uganda also inherited the British Army Ranking Cadre as a result of a shared colonial heritage.

The only Field Marshall Uganda has ever produced was:

“His Excellency, President for Life, Field Marshal Al Hadji Doctor Idi Amin Dada, VC, DSO, MC, Lord of All the Beasts of the Earth and Fishes of the Seas and Conqueror of the British Empire in Africa in General and Uganda in Particular”

Amin essentially promoted himself from Colonel to Field Marshall after staging a military coup to overthrow the sitting President Milton Obote.

Additionally, he officially proclaimed himself as the uncrowned King of Scotland.

Iliteracy is a bad thing

ShoeGetSize:
Has anyone ever attained the rank of Field Marshall in the NA?

FreeStuffsNG:
Field Marshall is academic

I have crammed the rank since childhood but never seen one in Nigeria Army.

seunny4lif:
You see that waka from Sergeant to second Lieutenant is very hard, same as Police.
Many stayed around that rank for very long time but once you enter second Lieutenant, at least enjoyment don start be that

Field Marshal is very rare, I think it involves winning many wars

ImmaculateJOE:
So now like this, a Second Lieutenant who just graduated from the Defense academy, will automatically be higher in rank than an Army Warrant Officer, who has probably spent up to 30 years in active service..?

Is that how the system was screwed to be..?

ikdaddy01:
At what Rank do they get an Orderly, or an ADC

ImmaculateJOE:
So now like this, a Second Lieutenant who just graduated from the Defense academy, will automatically be higher in rank than an Army Warrant Officer, who has probably spent up to 30 years in active service..?

Is that how the system was screwed to be..?

ikdaddy01:
At what Rank do they get an Orderly, or an ADC

arinzos:
What if someone gets to the Last rank in Nigeria won't they promote the person to Field Marshall?

Again, which rank would you get to before you can be appointed as Chief of Army staff and all that.

UstazAhmed:


You can be promoted from a Brig Gen to Chief of Army staff, if the president chooses to do so. Automatically, you become a lieutenant General

arinzos:

So the president can jump ranks and choose/promote someone.

DevilsEqual:


I learnt Ojukwu promoted himself to the rank of Field Marshall of the Biafran Army,something synonymous to Idi Amin's

Was that also recognized by the British system?

Make we gather dey use informative thread dey throw banter

Kingson28:
Where is Brigadier General in the ranking?
I thought it is Brigadier General after Colonel, isn’t it?
After Brigadier General comes Major General; then Lieutenant General and General.

UstazAhmed:


100%. He will force his seniors to immediate retirement

ImmaculateJOE:
So now like this, a Second Lieutenant who just graduated from the Defense academy, will automatically be higher in rank than an Army Warrant Officer, who has probably spent up to 30 years in active service..?

Is that how the system was screwed to be..?

DevilsEqual:


I learnt Ojukwu promoted himself to the rank of Field Marshall of the Biafran Army,something synonymous to Idi Amin's

Was that also recognized by the British system?

Make we gather dey use informative thread dey throw banter

PAYnDRIVE:

The Nigerian military is a significant factor in the country’s insecurity; we must face this reality. Not all situations can be resolved with guns and bullets. The military’s decision to violently remove Boko Haram’s leader contributed to the insurgency’s growth, and now they struggle to manage the situation. The same pattern is evident in the East, where the military's brutal response to protesters led to the rise of unknown gunmen.I quite agree.

The #EndSARS protest, initially peaceful, escalated into violence and looting after the military intervened. Given the widespread frustration and hunger in the country, the risk is high that any attempt to suppress upcoming protests with force could have severe consequences. The northern regions are particularly mobilized, and forceful measures could potentially destabilize the nation further.

Peaceful and constructive solutions are crucial to avoid worsening the situation.

Amotolongbo:
What about the motive and events of January coup in 1966, it didn’t bastardise it?

DevilsEqual:


I learnt Ojukwu promoted himself to the rank of Field Marshall of the Biafran Army,something synonymous to Idi Amin's

Was that also recognized by the British system?

Make we gather dey use informative thread dey throw banter