The Nigerian Army has formally pulled out 18 Senior Officers of the Nigerian Army Corps of Supply and Transport after they completed 35 years of service.
The colourful pulling-out parade, which took place in Benin, Edo State, on Thursday, March 26, marked the end of a three-day conference organised by the corps.
The conference, themed “Optimising Supply and Transport Capabilities Towards Providing Effective Service Delivery to NA Operations in All Missions,” saw prominent and retired generals.
Speaking during the ceremony, the Corps Commander, Nigerian Army Corps of Supply and Transport, Maj.-Gen. Danjuma Shagaya said the retired officers included four Major Generals and 14 Brigadier Generals.
According to Shagaya, the officers served the country with dedication from the time they were commissioned until their retirement.
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“It is a joyous moment for the Corps of Supply and Transport, as current and former Corps Commanders are present to honour and celebrate these distinguished officers,” he said.
He explained that the pulling-out parade is a longstanding military tradition designed to celebrate years of service and sacrifice.
The corps commander also appreciated the Chief of Army Staff for recognising the contributions of the retiring officers by sending a representative to attend the event.
Speaking on behalf of the retired officers, Maj.-Gen. Olaniyi Dare said their military careers spanned decades, during which they served the Nigerian Army in various operational, command and staff positions.
According to him, the Corps of Supply and Transport remains vital to the operational effectiveness of the Nigerian Army.
“We were entrusted with the responsibility of ensuring that soldiers deployed across various theatres of operation are adequately sustained.”
Dare added that whether during training, peacekeeping missions or internal security operations within and outside Nigeria, the corps consistently worked to deliver reliable logistics support.
“As we transition into retirement, we recognise that while we may be leaving active service, our commitment to the ideals and values of the Nigerian Army remains steadfast.
“We will continue to serve as ambassadors of the corps and remain available to contribute our experience and knowledge whenever we are called upon,” he said.
He described the ceremony as symbolic, saying it offered a moment to reflect on decades of service, sacrifice and dedication to national defence.
Dare also paid tribute to the families of the retired officers for their support throughout their careers.
“Military life often demands long separations, personal sacrifices, and constant movement. Their understanding, patience, and encouragement made it possible for us to fulfil our duties with dedication,” he said.
