The Nigerian Army on Thursday removed 18 senior officers from the Nigerian Army Corps of Supply and Transport (NACST) after they retired after 35 years of distinguished service.
According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the flamboyant pulling-out procession celebrated the end of a three-day conference in Benin, Edo’s capital.
The conference has as a theme “Optimizing Supply and Transport Capabilities Towards Providing Effective Service Delivery to NA Operations in All Missions.”
The Nigerian Army on Thursday removed 18 senior officers from the Nigerian Army Corps of Supply and Transport (NACST) after they retired after 35 years of distinguished service.
According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the flamboyant pulling-out procession celebrated the end of a three-day conference in Benin, Edo’s capital.
Maj. Gen. Danjuma Shagaya, Corps Commander of the Nigerian Army Corps of Supply and Transport, announced at the ceremony that the retiring officers included four major generals and 14 brigadier generals.
Shagaya stated that the officers had dedicated their lives to serving the nation from the time they were commissioned until they retired.
He described the gathering as a celebration and acknowledgement of their contributions.
“It is a joyous moment for the Corps of Supply and Transport, as current and former corps commanders are present to honor and celebrate these distinguished officers,” he said.
He stated that the pulling-out ceremony was a longstanding military ritual that honored years of service and sacrifice.
The corps commander also complimented the chief of army staff for sending a delegation to honor the retired officers’ sacrifices and contributions.
Maj.-Gen. Olaniyi Dare, speaking on behalf of the retirees, stated that they served the Nigerian Army in a variety of operational, command, and staff posts over the course of several decades.
According to him, the Corps of Supply and Transport is critical to the Nigerian Army’s operational performance.
“We were entrusted with the responsibility of ensuring that soldiers deployed across various theaters of operation are adequately sustained.”
Dare further noted that during training, peace support missions, or internal security operations within and outside the country, the corps remained committed to delivering reliable and efficient logistics support.
“As we transition into retirement, we recognize 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, stating that, aside from its significance, it provided an opportunity to reflect on decades of service, sacrifice, and dedication to national defense.
He also paid tribute to the retired officers’ families, recognizing their essential contribution.
