10 Generals Exit As Army Stages Colourful Pull-out In Lagos

10 Generals Exit As Army Stages Colourful Pull-out In Lagos

The Nigerian Army on Friday honoured 10 senior officers who recently retired from service with a colourful pulling-out parade held at the Nigerian Army School of Signals Parade Ground in Apapa, Lagos.
The ceremony marked the formal end of the officers’ military careers and celebrated their contributions to the Nigerian Army, particularly the Finance Corps.
The retired officers include Major Generals KI Yusuf, AA Fayemiwo, J Mohammed, RN Ochei, MO Ihanuwaze, M Galadima and SA Gumel, as well as Brigadier Generals EA Obona, AS Maikano and MK Baba-Mallam.
In a statement issued on Saturday by the Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 81 Division, Lt. Col. Musa Yahaya, the Army described the event as a dignified gathering attended by senior military officers, captains of industry and family members of the retirees.
Speaking as the Special Guest of Honour, Major General Kamal Ishola Yusuf (retd.) said the pulling-out parade reflected the military’s enduring commitment to tradition and discipline.
He noted that the armed forces remain among the few institutions that consistently preserve long-standing customs, stressing that such traditions strengthen unity, professionalism and collective purpose within the ranks.
Yusuf also expressed gratitude to the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu, for his continued support to the Nigerian Army Finance Corps, while commending the Chief of Accounts and Budget (Army), Maj. Gen. TT Sidick, for his role in ensuring the success of the ceremony.
According to the Army, the event attracted serving and retired officers, former Chiefs of Army Staff, corps commanders, commandants of defence institutions, formation commanders, heads of financial institutions and families of the retirees.
Highlights of the occasion included a ceremonial march-past, the traditional pulling-out parade and group photographs. Guests were later hosted to a reception at the Command Finance Office, featuring musical performances, cultural displays and refreshments.
The Army said the parade formed part of its efforts to honour distinguished service, preserve military heritage and recognise officers who have contributed to national development.