Nigerian Army Retires 15 Generals From Service Amidst Chief of Army Staff Health Issue Reports

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Nigerian Army Retires 15 Generals From Service Amidst Chief of Army Staff Health Issue Reports

By Trek Africa Newspaper

Nigerian Army Retires Generals

 

 

The Artillery Corps delivers heavy firepower support to allied forces positioned at the front lines on the battlefield.

In a post on Sunday on X, the Nigerian Army said the retired officers consist of 11 Major Generals and four Brigadier Generals.

 

The post added that the retired generals were pulled out of the service at a ceremony held at the Nigerian Army School of Artillery in Kaduna State.

It read, “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.”

 

Speaking on behalf of the retired officers during the pulling-out parade, Maj Gen James Myam (retd.) reflected on their long military careers, expressing fulfillment and gratitude.

“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 added.

Meanwhile, the Chief of Army Staff, Lt-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, spoke to President Bola Tinubu on his health status, contrary to the viral death rumour.

The president, according to a source at the Defence Headquarters, was excited to hear the voice of his army chief and prayed for his quick recovery.

Also, the Army Headquarters has dismissed the trending death rumours of Lagbaja, describing it as fake news.

Reacting to the post by a former Director of Strategy and Communication to former President Goodluck Jonathan, Jackson Ude, the army cleared the air of the death rumour.

Earlier, the Director, of Army Public Relations, Maj. Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, dispelled insinuation that the Nigerian Army was running on autopilot since the COAS left the country for medical investigation abroad.

He admitted that the COAS traveled for a medical check-up abroad, contrary to the initial claim that he was on leave and that as a public officer, he was entitled to it.

“…Subsequently and in line with extant procedures, the Commander Training and Doctrine Command, Maj. Gen. Kevin Aligbe announced the result after due authorization by the Chief of Policy and Plans (Army), who currently answers for the Chief of Army Staff in his absence on leave and medical checkup abroad,” he said.

Nwachukwu also argued that this was not the first time that there was a prolonged absence of a serving service chief in the history of the Nigerian military.

 

“This is not peculiar to the NA as there had been instances where unforeseen human frailty kept service chiefs away for about three months, and their Chiefs of Policy and Plans held sway in their absence.
“Claims of leadership vacuum in the NA presently is therefore mere speculation, as all routine and scheduled activities of the Service are on course,” he said.

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