NIGERIAN ARMY FINANCE CORPS PULLS OUT 10 RETIRED GENERALS IN A COLOURFUL VALEDICTORY PARADE

Apapa, Lagos,Friday, 6 February 2026

The Nigerian Army Finance Corps (NAFC) on Friday, 6 February 2026, held a colourful valedictory parade in honour of 10 retired senior officers of the Corps at the Nigerian Army School of Signals Parade Ground, Apapa, Lagos.

The Special Guest of Honour (SGOH), Major General Kamal Ishola Yusuf (Rtd), described the event as one of the most colourful and dignified valedictory parades he had ever witnessed, commending the Corps for upholding the finest traditions of the Nigerian Army.

In his valedictory address, Major General Yusuf noted that the military remains one of the few institutions that steadfastly uphold tradition, stressing that such customs form the backbone of its identity and shape its discipline, ethos, and collective sense of purpose. He affirmed that the pulling-out parade was a clear testament that the Nigerian Army and the Finance Corps continue to flourish by preserving and honouring their noble heritage.

The retired senior officers pulled out of service include Major General KI Yusuf, Major General AA Fayemiwo, Major General J Mohammed, Major General RN Ochei, Major General MO Ihanuwaze, Major General M Galadima, Major General SA Gumel, Brigadier General EA Obona, Brigadier General AS Maikano, and Brigadier General MK Baba-Mallam.

Major General Yusuf expressed profound gratitude to God Almighty for preserving their lives throughout their years of meritorious service. He also appreciated the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu NAM, for his unwavering support to the Nigerian Army Finance Corps. Special commendation was given to the Chief of Accounts and Budget (Army), Major General TT Sidick, for his dedication and commitment, which ensured the successful conduct of the ceremony.

The event was well attended by serving and retired senior officers of the Finance Corps, former Chiefs of Army Staff, Corps Commanders, Commandants of Defence and Nigerian Army institutions, formation commanders, captains of industry, heads of financial institutions, as well as families, friends, and well-wishers of the retired senior officers.

Highlights of the ceremony included the pulling-out parade, ceremonial march-past, and group photographs. The celebration later moved to the Command Finance Office, where guests were treated to a reception featuring musical interludes, a comedy show, live band performances, cultural troupe displays, and a rich assortment of meals and drinks.

MUSA YAHAYA
Lieutenant Colonel
Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations
81 Division, Nigerian Army