NARC HONOURS NEWLY PROMOTED SENIOR OFFICERS

NARC HONOURS NEWLY PROMOTED  SENIOR OFFICERS 

The Director General Nigerian Army Resource Centre Maj Gen JGK Myam (rtd) OFR hosted invited guests, senior officers, friends and family members of the newly promoted senior officers at the Centre hall C TY Burutai Building during decorations ceremony. 

The Centre witnessed decoration of thirty senior officers promoted from Lieutenant Colonel to Colonels and two from Colonels to Brigadier Generals.The senior officers are the participants of Leadership amd Strategic Course 4/2025.

The Special Guest of Honour at the occasion was the former Commander Nigerian Army Training and Doctrine Command Minna, Niger State Maj Gen SO Olabanji (rtd)  amongst were Principal Staff Officers from Army Headquarters and  Commanders from  Army formations and Units, including retired senior officers.

The newly promoted senior officers celebrated their promotion as a reward of professionalism, and exemplary service to the nation with friends, colleagues and members of their families in a grand styles. 

Addressing the gathering, Major General Olabanji rtd congratulated the newly promoted Colonels and  Brigadier Generals and  said  that their elevation is  a "well-deserved milestone" and a testament to their hard work and commitment. He further charged them to be more focussed and  double their efforts in service to the nation and build on character, also to add more value to the system, mentor your juniors as well lead by example. 

Earlier in his Remarks, the Director General Nigerian Army Resource Centre Maj Gen JGK Myam (rtd) OFR Congratulates the newly decorated officers and expressed his heartfelt appreciation to the Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Waidi Shaibu NAM, the Special Guest of Honour and indeed families and friends of the senior officers, acknowledging their unwavering support as the backbone of the officers' success.

Speaking on behalf of the promoted senior officers, Brigadier General Yakubu Ibrahim  expressed deep gratitude to God Almighty, the Chief of Army Staff for the promotion and to Major General Myam rtd OFR for his visionary leadership.He stated further that,"promotion is a transformation in our carrier in the Army," he said. "We will  double our efforts, exceed never to relent or rest on our oars, we will justify the confidence repost in us." He also recognized the pivotal role of their families, whose support has been instrumental in their careers.

Amongst dignitaries that  graced the occasion were  Maj Gen WM Dangana Commander AHQ Garrison, Maj Gen IB Maina Deputy Chief of Policy and Planning  and Maj Gen MO Erebulu Provost Marshall (Army) Amongst others.

The event went hitch free with group photograph and reception at the Centre restaurant. 

AUGUSTINE KOLAWOLE BELLO 

Major

Acting Deputy Director Army Public Relations 

Nigerian Army Resource Centre, Abuja