16 Generals retire from Nigerian Army Education Corps

Sixteen (16) Army Generals from the Nigerian Army Education Corps (NAEC) have retired from active military service, a statement by the Acting Assistant Director of Army Public Relations, Headquarters Nigerian Army Education Corps, Captain Yemi Sokoya said.

The pulling-out parade to honour the distinguished and selfless contributions the retired generals have provided to the Nigerian Army, NAEC, and the country was held on Monday, June 3, 2024, at the Sobi Military Cantonment parade ground in Ilorin, Kwara State.

The Special Guest of Honour for the occasion and one of the celebrants; Maj Gen Muktar Bunza (rtd) said, “Today, we are extremely grateful for the opportunities to serve our nation. Our service years have given us the leeway to significantly contribute to the growth and development of the NAEC and NA in general”.

He stressed that; the NAEC has remained an elite Corps in the Nigerian Army. He reiterated the place of the Corps in the history and development of the Nigerian Army as a pacesetter in human capacity development in art, science, curriculum as well as languages are still relevant. Bunza implored the Corps to always be ahead by proactively applying science and technology to help the Army achieve its dynamic responsibilities.

Gen Bunza (rtd), while expressing his gratitude to the  Chief of Army Staff (COAS,) Lt Gen Taoreed Lagbaja for his unwavering support to the Corps, especially his commitment to the sustainability of Command Schools and his dedication to reviving their past glory through strategic interventions in infrastructural development which have been pivotal, appealed to the COAS to continue with the noble endeavour to ensure Command Schools once again become citadels of excellence in education across the country.

He also appreciated the Commander NAEC; Maj Gen Bello Alhaji Tsoho for organizing the pulling-out parade, commending the commitment and determined resolve of the Commander NAEC to put the Corps in its rightful position.

General Bunza (rtd) assured the retiring Generals that their legacy and wisdom are invaluable to the NAEC, Nigerian Army and the nation. He advised them to keep the Corps close to their hearts, offering guidance and support whenever needed, noting that their experience and insights are crucial as NAEC navigate the challenges and opportunities ahead.