The Provost Marshal (Army) PM(A), Major General Mathias Oyinmeibi Erebulu, has honoured Army Warrant Officer (AWO) Bernardine Anyanwu and Master Warrant Officer (MWO) Nandul at a befitting send-off ceremony held in recognition of their 35 years of dedicated and meritorious service in the Nigerian Army (NA).
A statement signed by Captain Talatu Tafarki, Acting Assistant Director army public relations, headquarters Nigerian Army Corp of Military police said the retirees, who served respectively as the outgoing, and former Corps Regimental Sergeant Major of Headquarters Nigerian Army Corps of Military Police, were celebrated for their outstanding contributions, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to the Corps and the NA.
Speaking during the ceremony, the PM(A) commended the retirees for their diligence, discipline, loyalty, and selfless service throughout their military careers. He described their retirement as a significant milestone worthy of celebration, noting that their exemplary service had left an enduring legacy within the Corps.
Major General Erebulu stated that the ceremony was not only to honour the retirees but also to appreciate God for granting them successful and fulfilling military careers. He encouraged serving personnel to remain dedicated and committed to duty, assuring them that hard work, integrity, and loyalty would always be recognised and rewarded at the appropriate time.
The PM(A) expressed appreciation to the retirees for their invaluable contributions to Headquarters NACMP and the Nigerian Army at large. He further assured them that the Headquarters would always remain their home and urged them not to hesitate to seek assistance whenever the need arises.
Responding on behalf of the retirees, AWO Bernardine Anyanwu expressed profound gratitude to the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, for his visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to the welfare and professional development of personnel of the Nigerian Army. She also appreciated the PM(A), Major General Mathias Erebulu, for his exemplary leadership, fatherly guidance, and steadfast support. She further thanked the Chief of Staff, officers, soldiers, and civilian staff of Headquarters NACMP for their cooperation, encouragement, and camaraderie throughout their years of service.
The event featured the presentation of gifts to the retirees by the PM(A), goodwill messages from officers and soldiers, and group photographs to commemorate the occasion.
