https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UlOncd1Q2E0

Nigerian Army @HQNigerianArmy

NIGERIAN ARMY HONOURS GENERAL YAHAYA IN GRAND STYLE AS HE BOWS OUT OF ACTIVE SERVICE

In line with the military tradition of honouring retiring senior officers of the rank of General, the Nigerian Army (NA) today 24 June 2023 organized a colourful Pulling Out parade in honour of the
former Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt Gen Faruk Yahaya (rtd) at the Army Headquarters Garrison Parade Ground, Mogadishu Military Cantonment, Abuja.

In his valedictory speech, Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya who was the Special Guest of Honour and Reviewing Officer of the Pulling Out Parade, expressed gratitude to God for a meritorious carreer that culminated in his command of the NA.
Reminiscing on his career in the NA, Gen Yahaya described his military sojourn as eventful with very tasking experiences. He also expressed appreciation to members of his family and colleagues for their support and steadfastness throughout his career.

Gen Yahaya remembered departed colleagues, who paid the supreme sacrifice in various theatres of operation across the country, adding, that the NA has made huge sacrifices in defending and ensuring lasting peace in the country.

He affirmed that through exploits of the NA, the adversaries are in disarray in all fronts. He noted that upscaled anti-illegal oil bunkering operations being conducted by troops in South-South Nigeria has continued to yield positive results with attendant increments in oil production, which has returned the country to the top of the list of oil producing countries in Africa. He charged personnel not to relent, but rather redouble their support to the new COAS to ensure successful execution of the constitutional responsibilities of the NA.

He appreciated his predecessors for their dedication and service to the NA, which he noted, significantly addressed security challenges during their tenures, stressing that they provided good platforms for others to build upon and significantly resulted in denying terrorists and insurgents freedom of action, as well as restoration of peace and confidence to the affected communities.

The event was graced by the Chief of Defence Staff Maj Gen Christopher Musa, the Chief of Army Staff Maj Gen Taoreed Lagbaja, Chief of Naval Staff Rear Admiral Ikechukwu Ogalla, former Service Chiefs, members of the National Assembly, Captains of industry, among several other dignitaries .

ONYEMA NWACHUKWU
Brigadier General
Director Army Public Relations
24 June 2023

https://twitter.com/HQNigerianArmy/status/1672841116583100416

This video from the NTA gives you a better view of the actual pulling out ceremony. The band is playing Osibisa's Woyaya.

🎵We are going, heaven knows where we are going, we know we are.
And we'll get there, heaven knows when we will get there, we know we will🎶

https://twitter.com/NTANewsNow/status/1672617267954057217

Nigerian Navy @NigerianNavy

Pulling out Parade of immediate past Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya CFR (Rtd) at Army Headquarters Garrison, Parade Ground, Mogadishu Cantonment, Asokoro, Abuja on Saturday 24 June 2023
#OnwardTogether

https://twitter.com/NigerianNavy/status/1672701454916747264

4 as u no pick num...I just no waste time, what num be this sef?

TemplarLandry:

Wetin dey hungry dem no dey to dia reach

Dem no deserve am joor

Damnnn niggar
Isoright

I wish him success

Hmmm

What service uniforms are these two? Never seen them before.

This guy's body language spells coup.

He was hesitant because there was a grand plan to observe the government for irregularities that might lead to instability.

Good since he can't pull bokoharam monsters out of sambisa forest

He tried, he seem committed to duty. I hope the new Army chief warrior goes a notch up better... Nigeria needs the best.

TemplarLandry:
All these frivolous parades make no sense. They should focus on doing their jobs.

dis thing wey u talk u fit repeat am 4 barracks?

Wow

why females no de reach general rank?

JuanDeDios:
What service uniforms are these two? Never seen them before.

the one on the right is immigration and the left-prison warden(not sure sha)

JuanDeDios:
What service uniforms are these two? Never seen them before.

🤔

JuanDeDios:
What service uniforms are these two? Never seen them before.

Brown = Immigration.

Light brown (almost orange) = Correctional Service (Prisons).

2times2:
why females no de reach general rank?

.....maybe because they no get liver.

Military too get swagga

Civil Servants retire and go home..

Seen
He don n chopped belleful

Waste of resources. People who couldn't deliver shouldn't be celebrated. Let's not reinforce failures and mediocrity. The new service chiefs should do their jobs and make the country secured and safe for us all. Thank God no more vacuum in presidency.

Congratulations for your service!
Not many get to be alive to retire from military in one piece!
Best of luck for your other adventures in future!

Celebrating Sacked chief

Congratulations
Sir

Obi is coming to reclaim our mandate