113 generals have retired from the Nigerian army.
They were also given certificates to recognise “their hard work and dedication during service.”
This was revealed in a statement on Wednesday.
According to the statement, one general, one lieutenant general, 67 major generals, and 44 brigadier generals had resigned.
Badaru Abubakar, Minister of Defence, praised the newly retired and retiring army generals for their “exemplary service and love for the country.” He did this during a dinner held in their honour in Abuja.
Abubakar stated that the government will ensure that retired officers’ pensions are paid on time.
He went on to say that the skills they learned and the professionalism they practised will serve them well after they leave the army.
He reassured the ex-servicemen and women that,
“the federal government will continue to do all within its reach to improve the well-being of serving and retired personnel.”
The defence minister urged officers to remain committed. He urged them to foster a culture of support for Nigeria’s democracy.
He went on to say that the army’s commitment to democracy has made it “a shining example in West Africa.”
Among those in attendance were Abdulaziz Yar’Adua, chairman of the Senate Committee on the Army; Lucky Irabor, immediate-past chief of defence staff; Faruk Yahaya, chief of defence intelligence; and representatives of service chiefs and police.