The Nigerian Military Finance Corps(Army) has pulled out 10 senior officers who retired from service, marking the tip of their navy careers with a vibrant valedictory parade in Lagos State.
The parade, held on Friday on the Nigerian Military Faculty of Indicators Parade Floor, Apapa, Lagos, celebrated the officers’ years of devoted service and contributions to the Nigerian Military and the Finance Corps.
These retired embrace Main Generals KI Yusuf, AA Fayemiwo, J Mohammed, RN Ochei, MO Ihanuwaze, M Galadima and SA Gumel, in addition to Brigadier Generals EA Obona, AS Maikano and MK Baba-Mallam.
In a press release issued on Saturday by the Appearing Deputy Director, Military Public Relations, 81 Division, Lieutenant Colonel Musa Yahaya, the ceremony was described as a dignified occasion attended by senior navy officers, captains of trade and households of the retirees.
Talking because the Particular Visitor of Honour, Main Common Kamal Ishola Yusuf (retd.) described the pulling-out parade as “one of the vital vibrant and dignified parades” he had witnessed.
In his valedictory speech, Yusuf mentioned the navy remained one of many few establishments that steadfastly uphold custom, stressing that such customs kind the spine of its id.
“The navy stays one of many few establishments that steadfastly uphold custom. These traditions form our self-discipline, ethos and collective sense of function,” he mentioned.
He added that the pulling-out parade was “a transparent testomony that the Nigerian Military and the Finance Corps proceed to flourish by preserving and honouring their noble heritage.”
The retired common expressed gratitude to God for preserving the lives of the officers all through their years of service and appreciated the Chief of Military Workers (COAS), Lieutenant Common Waidi Shaibu, for his assist to the Nigerian Military Finance Corps.
Yusuf additionally recommended the Chief of Accounts and Finances (Military), Main Common TT Sidick, for his dedication, noting that his tireless efforts ensured the success of the occasion.
Based on the assertion, the ceremony attracted serving and retired officers, former Chiefs of Military Workers, corps commanders, commandants of defence establishments, formation commanders, heads of monetary establishments, and households of the retirees.
Highlights of the occasion included the pulling-out parade, ceremonial march-past and group pictures. Dignitaries have been later hosted to a reception on the Command Finance Workplace, that includes musical performances, comedy, a dwell band and cultural shows, alongside refreshments.
The Nigerian Military mentioned the parade was a part of efforts to honour service, protect navy traditions and recognise the sacrifices of officers who had served the nation with distinction.
