ABUJA — No fewer than 25 Generals, who were affected by the appointment of their juniors as service chiefs last Tuesday by President Muhammadu Buhari have been given six weeks to voluntarily retire from the Nigerian Armed Forces.

The immediate past Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Kenneth Minimah, disclosed this yesterday while handing over to his successor, Major General Tukur Buratai at the Defence Headquarters in Abuja.

By army tradition, the affected Generals cannot serve under a junior officer to them and must mandatorily go home.

It was a moment of stock-taking and sober reflection as Lt. Gen. Minimah, handed over the mantle of leadership to Maj. Gen. Buratai.

In his speech, Minimah, who said that some very senior unnamed officers have been given notices of retirement, urged those affected by the development to take the notifications for retirement in good faith.
He joked that while the affected officers were given six weeks’ notice to proceed on retirement, the retirements of the former service chiefs were simply relayed to them on the radio.

While Minimah used the occasion to “showcase his achievements” while in office, Buratai, conscious of the arduous task that lies ahead of him, maintained a calm mien, listening to his predecessor with rapt attention reeling out his accomplishments.

Army was able to reclaim all Nigerian territories
—Minimah
In spite of the mounting ravages of the Boko Haram insurgents, Minimah boasted that the Army under his control was able to reclaim all Nigerian territories taken by the sect and reduce them to petty thieves and a band of criminals.
Minimah also said that the army under his watch was able to push Boko Haram to a point that it remains a ‘certain defeat’ by the Nigerian army.
He stated that because of the measures he put into place as the CoAS, the Nigerian Army had been built into a strong fighting force that can stands its own anywhere.
He said: “Today, I am leaving behind an Army that can hold its own against any adversary without batting an eyelid. It is an Army that has vowed never again to concede any inch of Nigeria to terrorists. It is a legacy I am leaving behind and I implore you to sustain it.
“As I hand over today, I am happy to inform you that the Boko Haram terrorists’ insurgency is at a certain defeat.
“During my tenure, we were able to reclaim all territories earlier lost to the terrorists, sufficiently degrade their potency and reduced them to a band of criminals and petty thieves.
“Success did not come cheap. It came with the sweat and blood of all of us. In the face of unusual events, we had to take unusual actions. Some may adjudge us as being too strict especially in dealing with cases of cowardice and indiscipline in the field.
“But, we had to do what we must to arrest the drift towards chaos that the army was heading. I am happy that the result in the field today justifies our actions.”
Minimah, however, explained that he had to take some drastic measures to save the Army from collapse and anarchy, apparently referring to the court-martialling of many officers and men taking part in the ongoing war against terrorists for indiscipline, cowardice and mutiny.
He said he was able to boost the morale of officers and men under his leadership and free military institutions and facilities earlier seized by terrorists in the Northeast.


http://www.vanguardngr.com/2015/07/appointment-of-service-chiefs-25-generals-asked-to-retire-within-6-weeks/

hmmmmmmm

Bring it on

What of that General Momoh of EkitiGate Scandal?

I thought some people said Buhari appointed the most senior officers.

In spite of the mounting ravages of the Boko Haram insurgents, Minimah boasted that the Army under his control was able to reclaim all Nigerian territories taken by the sect and reduce them to petty thieves and a band of criminals.

Yes you did......... Six weeks before election. That's unforgivable and it rubbishes the effort put into it.

Talk is cheap Gen. Meanwhile welcome onboard Gen Mungonu. Its time to bring your wealth of experience to play just like the good old days at the Nigerian Defence Academy.

handwork of the aimless one... He thouqht he is voted by his blind supporters to revenge d opposition party... Now usin Niqeria presidential seat 2 harm dos wo didnt support u... Sumbody shuld tel buhari wat democracymeans.. FAyose d best out spoken govenor so far

luvmijeje:


Yes you did......... Six weeks before election. That's unforgivable and it rubbishes the effort put into it.

woman, reason like a human being for once

Now this is what I call serious business, the days of respectable military are back. Nigerians are with you as you rebuild the respected institution, guys. All the best!

Shortyy:

woman, reason like a human being for once

Babe, abeg wetin be your issue?

luvmijeje:


Babe, abeg wetin be your issue?

my issue is your ignorance

Shortyy:

my issue is your ignorance

Smh.

All i can do is to watch as things goes because, we can't predict the president's next step/agenda.
God bless one Nigeria

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gayman99:
Talk is cheap Gen. Meanwhile welcome onboard Gen Mungonu. Its time to bring your wealth of experience to play just like the good old days at the Nigerian Defence Academy.

what happened at d Nigerian Defence Academy?

good riddance. the incoming chiefs should make the army to regain their lost credibility

That should be expected na. It's a normal thing in the military.

Formating all corrupt generals.

Hope this would help the military fight BH better

They should go home now

hmm! seems buhari is best at sacking n appointing.

General Minnimah did his best but his best was not enough. Now its time to pass the baton to someone else.

crystalzoe:
hmm! seems buhari is best at sacking n appointing.

That's how it's supposed to be! sacking corruption and appointing integrity!

Happy Retirement, go and invest your pension then enjoy it.

thats sad ooo

I will please implore nairalanders to clap for the former chief of army staff for his message.

H

You can't substitute merit for seniority. Job should be given to those that can do it better. Carry go mr president, God will help u

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Government of North by Northerner and for the Northerners.

Expected consequence. Oga no fit serve im boy na.