Twenty-nine Nigerian Army generals, including 19 major generals and 10 brigadiers general, have retired from active service. The retirees, all from the Infantry Corps, marked their exit with a ceremony at the Jaji Military Cantonment in Kaduna State.
Major General Victor Ezugwu, speaking on behalf of the retirees, emphasized the need for the army to improve its night fighting capabilities and establish an army aviation unit to combat terrorism and banditry effectively. He urged serving officers and soldiers to stay ahead of enemies in all aspects of combat scenarios, as threats to Nigeria’s sovereignty are becoming increasingly asymmetric.
Ezugwu also advised the Infantry Corps to review and strengthen its tactical and operational strategies, including basic field crafts training, aggressive fighting patrols, ambushes, and frontline intelligence gathering. He encouraged their successors to build on the achievements made and surpass them, as the Nigerian Army depends largely on the Infantry Corps to achieve its core mandate and mission.
The retirees’ exit marks a significant transition in the Nigerian Army’s leadership, and their advice and experience will be valuable in shaping the army’s future strategies and operations.
