…By Dorcas Funmi for TDPel Media.
This event marked the transition of leadership from Lieutenant General Farouk Yahaya to Major General Lagbaja.
This retirement will affect high-ranking officials across the Nigerian Army, Air Force, and Nigerian Navy, including Generals, Brigadiers-General, Air Vice Marshals, Real Admirals, and Admirals.
Rear Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla will take up the rank of Air Marshal.
These officers had served the nation for a commendable 35 years before stepping down from active duty.
Conclusion:
The Nigerian Army witnessed the official handover ceremony for the new Chief of Army Staff, Major General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, as he took over from Lieutenant General Farouk Yahaya.
The retirement of senior officers and the subsequent promotions demonstrate the military’s adherence to tradition and the reorganization of leadership positions.