Retirement Marks a New Beginning, Not an End, Says Chief of Air Staff
By Lawrence Bilal Audu
The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, has reassured retiring military personnel that retirement is not the end of their journey, but rather the beginning of a new chapter in their lives.
Speaking at the Passing Out Ceremony of the Nigerian Armed Forces Resettlement Centre (NAFRC) Participants Course 02/2024 in Oshodi, Lagos, Air Marshal Abubakar congratulated the graduands for their unwavering commitment and discipline throughout their military careers.
The CAS emphasized the importance of the six-month training program, which equipped personnel transitioning to civilian life with skills pertinent to entrepreneurship, management, and national development. He encouraged the graduands to carry forward the discipline, courage, and commitment they exhibited in uniform, becoming role models and ambassadors of the military profession in their communities.
Air Marshal Abubakar also commended the families of the retirees for their unwavering support and sacrifices. He assured the audience of the Armed Forces’ commitment to the welfare of its personnel, both serving and retired.
The event featured an exhibition of various products and services created by the graduating class, as well as the commissioning of a 54-unit ensuite hostel block donated by the NAF to NAFRC. Dignitaries in attendance included the Presidents of the Defence and Police Officers Wives Association (DEPOWA) and the NAF Officers Wives Association (NAFOWA).
