Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has expressed his desire to see more retired armed forces officers take on roles in governance.
He made this statement while addressing journalists in Kaduna on Thursday, following a pulling-out dinner hosted by the Infantry Corps in honor of retired infantry generals.
General Musa emphasized the value of harnessing the expertise of retired generals, who have received advanced training at operational and strategic levels.
He opined that their experiences and skills would be a valuable asset in governance, enabling them to make significant contributions to the nation’s development, according to Peoples Gazette.
“The nation has spent so much in training them. Such vast knowledge should not just go like that. We want these top military men to continue to contribute their own quota to the development of the nation,” he said.
The defence chief pointed out that some retired generals had served the Nigerian Army for 35 years, with some going beyond that number.
“It means they have accumulated experiences that we cannot afford to do away with.
“They are still strong, capable and ready. We need them to contribute so much to the nation,” the defence chief added.
