• About
  • Advertise
  • Our Privacy Policy
  • Contact
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
No Result
View All Result
  • Login
MetrowatchXtra
  • WORLD
  • BUSINESS
  • POLITICS
  • HEALTH
  • SPORTS
  • OP-ED
  • ENTERTAINMENT
  • WORLD
  • BUSINESS
  • POLITICS
  • HEALTH
  • SPORTS
  • OP-ED
  • ENTERTAINMENT
No Result
View All Result
MetrowatchXtra
No Result
View All Result
Home SECURITY

Army Decorates 51 Maj-Generals, Tasks Them on Loyalty

0 0
0
•The Nigerian Army logo

•The Nigerian Army logo

 

By Sumaila Ogbaje

 

 

The Nigerian Army on Friday decorated 51 senior officers who benefitted from the recent promotion with their new rank of Major General.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the army had recently announced the promotion of 52 Brigadier Generals to the rank of major general and 70 colonels to the rank of brigadier general.

One of the promoted major generals, who is the Commander, Guards Brigade, had earlier being decorated while the newly promoted brigadier generals have since been decorated in their various units.

Addressing the senior officers, the Minister of Defence, retired Maj.-Gen. Bashir Magashi, urged them to redouble their efforts to justify the confidence reposed in them.

Magashi, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary, Dr Ibrahim Kana, said the promotion was to enhance their future commitment and consistency, adding that it is a result of the combination of their qualities and sacrifices they must have made individually and collectively.

READ ALSO  Badagry Communities Protest Alleged Land Encroachment by Nigerian Army

According to him, the elevation is a call for more sacrifices in discharging their duties as enshrined in the constitution of the Nigeria.

“Let me hereby emphasise the need for you to support, sacrifice and of course steadfastness towards tackling the security challenges bedeviling our dear country, Nigeria.

“We must all come together to provide workable solutions, which you have always done to the prevailing security threats particularly as the general elections draw near.

“I therefore enjoin you all to remain apolitical towards a peaceful, free and fair elections come 2023.”

The minister congratulated the promoted officers and urged those who did not get the promotion to continue to work hard with positive attitude.

READ ALSO  2023: Tinubu's Wife a Christian, Orji Kalu backs Muslim-Muslim Ticket

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya, said that promotion was a result of loyalty, dedication and commitment to service as well as integrity and hard work.

Yahaya said that those that were considered for the promotion were expected to enhance their professional competences to support the system in addressing issues where they are deployed.

He said that a lot more was expected of them, expressing confidence in their abilities to make useful inputs that would move the Nigerian army forward.

He urged them to continue to put in their best towards addressing the nation’s challenges.

Speaking on behalf of the decorated officers, Maj.-Gen. Adeniyi Ayannuga, thanked the high command for considering them worthy of the promotion and pledged to justify the confidence reposed in them.

 

 

(NAN)

Tags: Lt-Gen FAROUK YAHAYANigerian ArmyPromoted Generals
MetrowatchXtra

MetrowatchXtra

RELATED POST

Change of Guard at Nigerian Army Infantry Corps  — Gen Musa assumes command
Latest News

Change of Guard at Nigerian Army Infantry Corps  — Gen Musa assumes command

by MetrowatchXtra
January 22, 2023
0

By Muhammad Tijjani  Maj.-Gen. Christopher Musa assumed leadership of the Nigerian Army Infantry Corps on Friday in Kaduna state at...

Read more
BREAKING | Nigerian Army Gets 52 Fresh 2-star, 70 Brand New 1-star Generals in Year-end Promotion Exercise

Gen Faruk Reshuffles Army’s Top Officers, Appoints New Commanders, GOCs

January 7, 2023
INTERVIEW | My Dad, Bishop Kanamani, is My Greatest Literary Mentor, By Son – Father Sam

INTERVIEW | My Dad, Bishop Kanamani, is My Greatest Literary Mentor, By Son – Father Sam

December 26, 2022
Borno: Clean Sweep as Notorious Terrorist Leaders, 200 Others Wiped out in Air, Ground Strikes

Borno: Clean Sweep as Notorious Terrorist Leaders, 200 Others Wiped out in Air, Ground Strikes

December 25, 2022
Sultan of Sokoto – I did not endorse anyone for NFF presidency

NDA Course 18 Alumni Reunite, Celebrate 45th Anniversary

December 19, 2022
Nigerian Army, at a Colourful Ceremony, Fetes 62 Retired, Retiring Generals

Nigerian Army, at a Colourful Ceremony, Fetes 62 Retired, Retiring Generals

December 19, 2022
Load More

APO

Recent Posts

  • 2023: Obi holds Second Campaign Rally in Gombe in Six Days, Promises to Modernise Agric Sector
  • 2023 Presidency: We Won’t Allow any Convict to Contest, NBA vows
  • Yobe North: Supreme Court to Decide Lawan’s Fate February 6
  • Again, Tinubu attacks Buhari’s Govt for Moving Exchange Rate to N800/$1
  • 2023 presidency: Peter Obi not in talks with Atiku – Campaign organisation

Recommended

Anambra 2021: Bellwether for PDP and Referendum for APC

Is APC Made Up of Yahoo-Yahoo Governors, Drug Dealing Gang?

11 months ago
Obaseki Condoles with Union over Death of Driver During Clash with DSS Officials

Obaseki Condoles with Union over Death of Driver During Clash with DSS Officials

1 year ago
MetrowatchXtra

MetrowatchXtra is an online daily newspaper poised to act as a catalyst in our debate and desire for well-governed Nigeria and provide the much-needed platform for all, irrespective of social, religious or political divide, to express their views.
Metrowatchxtra Nigeria

  • About
  • Advertise
  • Our Privacy Policy
  • Contact

© 2022 Metrowatchxtra Nigeria

No Result
View All Result
  • Politics
  • World
  • Business
  • Science
  • Entertainment
  • Sports
  • Tech
  • Health

© 2022 Metrowatchxtra Nigeria

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In

Add New Playlist