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The Nigerian Armed Forces on Thursday retired 656 senior non-commissioned officers, who have served for 35 years.

The retirees were celebrated in a colourful ceremony at the Nigerian Armed Forces Resettlement Centre, Oshodi, following a six-month demilitarisation training programme designed to prepare them for civilian life.

The retirees included 535 personnel from the Nigerian Army, 86 from the Nigerian Navy, 35 from the Nigerian Air Force, and two from the Defence Intelligence Agency.

The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Vice Marshal Hasan Abubakar, paid tribute to the retirees, acknowledging their invaluable contributions to the country’s peace and security.

“This training has equipped you with the knowledge and skills needed to transition seamlessly into civil life as resourceful managers, entrepreneurs, and contributors to national development,” Abubakar said.

Quoting the popular military saying, “Soja come, soja go, but barracks remain,” he reflected on the resilience of the armed forces and the enduring legacy of its .

“The discipline, courage, and commitment that defined your careers will inspire future generations. As you move into civilian life, I urge you to uphold these values, becoming role models and ambassadors of the military profession in your communities,” he added.

The Air Chief encouraged the retirees to embrace the new chapter with confidence, reminding them that their training and experiences would ensure a successful transition.

NAFRC Commandant, Air Vice Marshal Mamman, highlighted the centre’s role in preparing retiring officers for life after service.

“NAFRC has trained over 51,000 personnel, providing them with self-reliant and managerial skills to excel in civilian life,” Mamman said.

He urged the retirees to face the future with optimism.

“Do not fear the future. With the discipline and skills you have acquired, along with faith, you will enjoy a bright and prosperous future filled with long life, good health, and success,” Abubakar said.

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Senior Thieves

How are Non-Commissioned Officers referred to as senior officers?

And after working for 35yrs, what is expected of not retirement?

After 35years of active service...This is 100% normal

Others will get promoted soon

Its a good news for both parties

Young blood are needed to take over. The current Armed Forces leadership are proving themselves competent and foresighted thus far.

This is no news

Morbeta11:


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who come remain?

Nah GHOST worker PLENTY the LIST B4, na WHY dem dey avoid CAPTURING under ant General division

As expected

Now they will face reality like all service men

d fear of military takeover

Kilode

mytime24:
d fear of military takeover

So the government should allow them use 40 years in service just to prove that there is no fear of military takeover?

Hi, I think you dropped something while picking up your phone.

mytime24:
d fear of military takeover

non commission officers to plan coup? This one no get sense oo

mytime24:
d fear of military takeover

why are you so daft? How can a non commission officers plan coup

Northernblood7:

You know you can be tracked and prosecuted for this.
Please delete it

yoruboid:
How are Non-Commissioned Officers referred to as senior officers?

And after working for 35yrs, what is expected of not retirement?

Exactly. If they are non commissioned how can they be senior officers except the seniority qualification is as defined by age not rank

Northernblood7:
Senior Thieves

People like you will just come on faceless platform to spew rubbish something you know you can't defend, how do you know they are thieves and if by one way or the other you're caught and asked to come and substantiate this allegation it will be another story and emergency social media influencers and sympathizers will be yelling up and down.

wow

hmmm, na advanced korofo though. Not NDA material.

It is their time to retire though, not sure
advanced korofo makes much though

mytime24:
d fear of military takeover

ona dey even read sef ?

Ringstonermasks:
ona dey even read sef ?

You know the psychological trauma Hausa soldier put in them during the pogroms?? Hausa’s said till their 50th generations,they will never forget it,you think they are joking ?? All these statement na trauma response! When ibos say tinubu is afraid of Nigeria military,believe me na the trauma their Ibo fathers down to them!

shivisee:

You know

back to sender, I nor sabi u

Names??

AmiableMosquito:


So the government should allow them use 40 years in service just to prove that there is no fear of military takeover?

Hi, I think you dropped something while picking up your phone.

And you believe they have all served for 35 years?

porthouse7:
why are you so daft? How can a non commission officers plan coup

That person's sense of reasoning might be skewed, but when it comes to things like coup, you never can tell. First native president of Liberia, Samuel Doe, took over power after he and his fellow Non-coms executed a successful coup. He was only a Master Seargeant.

Series of events gives indications that something may have gone on in the military.

Hopefully, and truly, these retirements are because of the reasons stated.

That sheer number retired at once?!

"The Nigerian Armed Forces on Thursday retired 656 senior non-commissioned officers, who have served for 35 years."



They are due for retirement na...

What's the news here

Civil servants also retire and we no dey see the news...Op, you don't want them to retire after 35 years

Morbeta11:


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can we see the names the retirees?