RismadarVoice Reporters
February 7, 2026
The Nigerian Army Finance Corps on Friday held a valedictory parade to honour 10 retired senior officers, celebrating their years of distinguished service and contributions to the Corps.
The retirees are Major Generals KI Yusuf, AA Fayemiwo, J Mohammed, RN Ochei, MO Ihanuwaze, M Galadima, SA Gumel, and Brigadier Generals EA Obona, AS Maikano, and MK Baba-Mallam.
According to a statement issued on Saturday by Lieutenant Colonel Musa Yahaya, Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 81 Division, the ceremony took place at the Nigerian Army School of Signals Parade Ground, Apapa, Lagos.
Speaking as the Special Guest of Honour, Major General Kamal Ishola Yusuf (retd.) described the ceremony as “one of the most colourful and dignified parades” he had witnessed.
In his valedictory address, Yusuf said the military remains one of the few institutions that steadfastly upholds tradition, noting that such customs form the backbone of its identity and shape its discipline, ethos, and collective sense of purpose.
He said the pulling-out parade was a clear demonstration that the Nigerian Army and the Finance Corps continue to thrive by preserving and honouring their noble heritage.
Major General Yusuf expressed gratitude to God Almighty for preserving the lives of the retirees throughout their years of service and thanked the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu NAM, for his unwavering support to the Nigerian Army Finance Corps.
He also commended the Chief of Accounts and Budget (Army), Major General TT Sidick, for his dedication and leadership, noting that his efforts were instrumental to the success of the event.
The parade attracted serving and retired senior officers, former Chiefs of Army Staff, Corps Commanders, Commandants of defence institutions, formation commanders, captains of industry, heads of financial institutions, as well as families and well-wishers of the retirees.
