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Military Retires 343 Soldiers
- The military has retired no fewer than 343 soldiers.
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian military on Friday retired 343 non-commissioned officers (NCOs) after empowering them with skills for self-reliance.
The retirees comprised 258 from the Nigerian Army (NA), 70 from the Nigerian Navy (NN) and 15 from the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) who have either reached the statutory age of retirement or have attained 35 years of service.
They were disengaged from service at a well-attended function held at the Nigerian Armed Forces Resettlement Centre (NAFRC), where they underwent a six-month pre-retirement training to prepare them for life outside the uniform.
Addressing the retirees, the Chief of Defence General, Gen. Lucky Irabor, reminded them their passing out parade signified setting dusk in their distinguished military career, as well as a testimony of their determination, commitment and discipline.
Irabor, who was represented by the Chief of Defence Training and Operations, Rear Admiral George Eyo, said the pre-retirement course was designed to give trainees the requisite rudiments for successful reintegration into civil life after a meritorious service to the country.
He said, “It is our hope that on completion of this training, our gallant discharging servicemen and women seated here today will apply the knowledge and skills they have acquired and by so doing, comfortably enjoy the post-service life.”
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Irabor further urged the retirees to remain good ambassadors of the Armed Forces, maintain the highest level of integrity and ensure they contributed towards nation-building as they go about their businesses.
The CDS urged them to put to good use, the various entrepreneurial, business development and management skills they had learnt at NAFRC for an economically productive and successful life after retirement.
According to TheNation, NAFRC Commandant, Air Vice Marshal (AVM) Adamu Idris, said the centre has trained about 50,000 personnel since inception, adding that other Nigerians have also benefited from trainings at the centre.
At the event were security chiefs and heads of government agencies in Lagos, including the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 81 Division, Maj.-Gen. Lawrence Fejokwu, Flag Officer Commanding (FOC) Western Naval Command (WNC), Rear Admiral Jason Gbassa, and Air Officer Commanding (AOC) Logistics Command, Air Vice Marshal (AVM) Sunday Makinde.
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