Retired Major-Gen Abdullahi Maraina Dies In UAE

Major-Gen Abdullahi Maraina Dies In UAE

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the retired Nigerian Major-General, Abdullahi Muraina is dead

 

The retired general died after a brief illness in the United Arab Emirates on Friday afternoon, according to Street Journal.

 

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Muraina, who is survived by his wife, Alhaja Dupe, had a distinguished career in the Nigerian Army and retired voluntarily after 35years of meritorious service as a Major General.

 

He was until his retirement from the Nigerian Army in September 2014, the Chief of Accounts and Budget (Army).

 

Muraina held several positions, staff and instructional appointments. These include the Nigerian Army training and Assistance Group in The Gambia and served as Head of the Gambian National Army Finance and Records; a role he performed creditably in the quest for repositioning that country’s Army’s Finance.

 

Amongst other honor he held includes, General Service Medal of Honor, Command Medal of Honor and Field Command Medal of Honor.

 

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While in the service of the Nigerian Army, Muraina was decorated with Forces Service Star (FSS), Meritorious Service Star (MSS) Distinguished Service Star (DSS) and Grand Service Star (GSS).

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