About 113 Generals of the Nigerian Army have retired or would be retiring from the Service by the end of this year, it has been revealed.
The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, while praisung them for their sacrifices and unwavering commitment to the nation’s stability, assured them of prompt payment of their pension entitlements.
Badaru on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, during a Regimental Dinner Night organised in honour of the newly retired and retiring senior officers at the Armed Forces Officers’ Mess in Asokoro, Abuja gave the assurance.
The director, Army Public Relations, Brig-Gen Onyema Nwachukwu, in a statement said the honourees included one General, one Lieutenant General, 67 Major Generals and 44 Brigadier Generals, who bowed out of the Nigerian Army, after meritorious and dedicated service without blemish to the nation within the year.
Badaru urged the retirees to reflect appropriately on the next phase of life, assuring them of Government’s commitment to prompt payment of pensions of retired personnel.
The Minister also saluted the retirees, expressing the nation’s gratitude for their exemplary service, love for country and commended their spouses for their perseverance.
