The Nigerian Army has honored 52 retired and retiring Major Generals and Brigadier Generals for their service to their fatherland.
The maiden valedictory event held in Abuja had 23 Major Generals and 29 Brigadier Generals, who have dedicated their lives to the service to the nation.
Speaking at the event, the Chief of Army Staff, Faruk Yahaya, said the event was designed to honor and appreciate the retired and retiring generals for their service to Nigerian Army and the nation in general.
He further noted that there was need to celebrate and be grateful to God for reaching the peak of their career, adding that a number of their colleagues who joined the service with them lost their lives.