Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Christopher Musa has asked retiring Generals to be ready to serve a greater cause in national development.
He said the retired Generals would be required for national security and field operations just like in other climes.
General Musa spoke on Friday at a cocktail reception for 18 retired Army Generals in Abuja.
The retired and retiring Major Generals and Brigadier Generals comprising two Major Generals and 16 Brigadier Generals were honored for their meritorious service to the nation.
“We recognise the sacrifices made by their families and most especially the gallant defenders of the home front – spouses who have stood beside them with unwavering support, understanding the demands and challenges of military life. You must also not forget that your retirement is not into oblivion but to be ready to serve a greater cause in national development. You would be required in national strategic planning, support in defence production, national security and varied fields just like other veterans worldwide do,” he said.
Musa stated that the retiring generals had led with courage, wisdom and determination, devoting themselves to the protection and defence of the country.
The retirees include Maj. Gen. A. Mohammed, Maj. Gen. B.Y. BAFFA, Brig. Gen. D.O. DONIBO, Brig. Gen. K.A. Sulaiman, Brig. Gen. D.J. Abdullahi, Brig. Gen. K. Abdulkarim, Brig. H. A. Gambo, Brig. Gen. P. K. Yayock, Brig. Gen. F.C. Onyeri, Brig. Gen. A.A. Nguru, Brig. Gen. A.K. Onasoga, Brig. Gen. O.O. Oladimeji, Brig. Gen. E.E. Eyong, Brig. Gen. S.N. Eze, Brig. Gen. I.I. Adamu and Brig. Gen. O.J. George.
He added that throughout their careers, the Generals had faced countless challenges, but demonstrated remarkable resilience and adaptability in navigating the ever-evolving complexities of the modern challenging times, and also demonstrated exceptional strategic acumen, bravery and resourcefulness in addressing numerous security challenges facing our nation.
Earlier, the Chief Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, said group of generals epitomised honour, courage and commitment in every aspect of their duties.
General Oluyede said their unwavering dedication to defending the territorial integrity of the nation, protecting its citizens, and upholding the values we hold dear as a people, have inspired so many to come into the service.
