Army conducts rowing-out ceremony for eight retired Generals

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has congratulated the eight retiring Generals of the Nigerian Army Corps of Engineering for their meritorious service to the nation.

Shaibu was represented by Major General Adewale Adekeye, Chief of Personnel Management and gave the commendation at the rowing-out ceremony at the Nigerian Army School of Military Engineering (NASME) on Friday in Makurdi, the Benue State capital.

He said, “We, their colleagues still serving, will continue to remain loyal, dedicated, disciplined and professional.

“We will also remain loyal to constituted authorities in the discharge of our responsibilities.”

Major General Philip Eremosele (retd), who spoke on behalf of his colleagues, said that they felt highly fulfilled after more than three decades in service.

Eremosele thanked President Bola Tinubu and the COAS for the opportunity to serve in various capacities.

He urged those in service to remain loyal to constituted authorities and dedicated towards addressing the myriads of security challenges facing the nation.

He urged them to work together as the challenges of the country were surmountable with unity of purpose.

The rowing-out ceremony was heralded by a parade in honour of the retired senior officers.

NAN also reports that the retiring officers were ferried across River Benue in a military boat to draw the curtain on their military careers.