The Cheif of Army staff, COAS, Lieutenant General Farouk Yahaya has called on the newly retired officers from the rank of colonel and below of 2 division Nigerian Army Ibadan not to relent at making the military proud through the conduct.

Lieutenant General Yahaya stated this during a regimented dinner organised in honour of the year 2021 retired officers from the rank of colonel and below, by the 2 Division Nigerian Army, held at the Tiger Officers’ Mess, Agodi, Ibadan.

He said the services of the retired personnel would be re-engaged in order to strengthen the capacity of the fight against insurgency across the country.

The COAS, who was represented by the General Officer Commanding, GOC 2 Division, Major General Gold Chibuisi, said the move would allow the Nigerian Army to continue to enjoy the benefits of the wealth of experience and professionalism that the retirees have gathered over the years.

He noted that the experiences and expertise of the retirees would be relevant to enhancing the fighting efficiency of the Army.

“Without doubt, those experiences and expertise would be relevant to enhance fighting efficiency of our Army. In its numerous fighting operations”.

“The Army is still open to your invaluable contributions towards attaining her constitutional mandate and would always welcome your support in that regard. I urge you all never to rest on your oars, even in retirement until this war is brought to an end in favour of the Armed Forces and by extension, our nation.”

He appreciated the invaluable contributions of the retired officers colonel and below to the territorial integrity and the sovereignty of the Federal Republic of Nigeria while in service, urging them to continue to fulfil the obligation.

He promised to leave no stone unturned in the delivery of their welfare packages as and when due, declaring that the health facilities in various barracks and cantonments of the Nigerian Army across the country are available to the retirees.

“Please note that my administration remains committed to enhancing the welfare of our retired or discharged personnel, within the powers of my office. I implore you all to fulfil your obligations even as retired officers towards defending the territorial integrity of Nigeria as espoused in your oath of allegiance. I also urge you all to shun all forms of misconduct or actions capable of bringing the Army to disrepute in retirement, as you are seen as worthy ambassadors of the Nigerian Army.”

The guest of honour at the event, Governor Seyi Makinde, represented by deputy Chief of Staff, Abdul-Mojeed Mogbonjubola, congratulated the retired military officers and urged them not to relent until the fight against the enemies of the state is over.

“To the retired officers but not tired, you have put a beautiful service here to serve your nation and I’m saying at this point in Nigeria, you can be called anytime. Be ready to continue serving your nation. God bless you and have a wonderful retirement life”

At end of the ceremony, souvenirs were presented to the retired military personnel, while a minute silence was observed in memory of fallen army officers.

Rasheedah Makinde

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