By correspondent in Ilorin.
The Nigerian Army Education Corps (NAEC), Sobi Cantonment, Ilorin, kwara state has organized a historic pulling out ceremony to celebrate 16 retired officers who served the nation for 39 years.
The ceremony, held at Sobi Cantonment, was attended by the Corps Commander Education, Maj. Gen. Bello Tsoho, and other dignitaries.
Gen. Tsoho praised the retired officers for their dedication and service to Nigeria,stating that they are still part of the system and can offer valuable advice to serving officers, due to their wealth of experience.
He also commended their contributions to the security and growth of the nation.
The retired officers, who include; Maj.-Gen. Muktar Bunza, Maj.-Gen. SZ Kazaure, and Brig.-Gen. BS. Ipinyomi, were honored for their service. Maj.- Gen. Bunza, who spoke on behalf of the other retirees, thanked the Nigerian Army for the opportunity to serve and commended the Commander of NAEC for organizing the ceremony.
The retirees were celebrated with a colorful parade in a ceremony that signifies the Nigerian Army’s commitment to honoring its personnel and recognize their contributions to the nation’s security and development.
Retired Gen. Bunza urged officers to embrace science and technology to achieve the Nigerian Army’s dynamic purposes,live exemplary lives and inculcate the right values and character in the pupils and students of the command and school.
Edited by Dawud Ahmed.
