The Nigerian Army Finance Corps held a valedictory parade on Friday at the Nigerian Army School of Signals Parade Ground in Apapa, Lagos, to honour 10 retired senior officers for their dedicated service and contributions to the Corps.
The retirees include:
– Major Generals KI Yusuf
– AA Fayemiwo
– J Mohammed
– RN Ochei
– MO Ihanuwaze
– M Galadima
– SA Gumel
– Brigadier Generals EA Obona
– AS Maikano
– MK Baba-Mallam
A statement issued on Saturday by Lieutenant Colonel Musa Yahaya, Acting Deputy Director Army Public Relations, 81 Division, described the ceremony as a celebration of the officers’ years of meritorious service.
The Special Guest of Honour, Major General Kamal Ishola Yusuf (retd.), described the parade as “one of the most colourful and dignified parades he had witnessed.”
In his valedictory speech, Major General Yusuf emphasized the importance of military traditions, stating that such customs form the backbone of the Army’s identity, discipline, ethos, and collective purpose.
He affirmed that the pulling-out parade was a testament to the Nigerian Army and Finance Corps’ continued commitment to preserving and honouring their noble heritage.
Major General Yusuf thanked God for preserving the retirees’ lives throughout their service and expressed gratitude to the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu NAM, for his unwavering support to the Finance Corps.
He also commended the Chief of Accounts and Budget (Army), Major General TT Sidick, for his tireless efforts in ensuring the success of the event.
The ceremony drew a distinguished gathering of serving and retired officers, former Chiefs of Army Staff, Corps Commanders, commandants of defence institutions, formation commanders, captains of industry, heads of financial institutions, and families of the retirees.
Highlights included the pulling-out parade, ceremonial march-past, group photographs, and a reception at the Command Finance Office featuring musical interludes, a comedy show, live band performance, cultural troupe display, sumptuous meals, and assorted drinks.
The event underscored the Nigerian Army’s tradition of honouring its retirees while reinforcing institutional pride, discipline, and camaraderie.
