By Peter Omopo
The Nigerian Army has held a full-dress pull-out parade in honour of retiring Major General Erema Akerejola at its Supply and Transport Barracks in Benin City, Edo State.
The ceremony, which marked his formal exit from active service after decades in the military, was attended by family members, friends, and senior military officers.
Troops marched in precise formation during the event, while a bugler sounded the traditional final call, symbolising the general’s transition into retirement. The occasion was described by colleagues as emotional, with tributes pouring in from both serving and retired personnel.
During his career, Major General Akerejola held key positions across logistics and field operations, contributing to counter-insurgency efforts in Nigeria’s North-East and spearheading reforms that strengthened the Army’s supply and transport systems.
Senior officers at the ceremony commended him as a disciplined and courageous leader whose dedication to national unity and operational excellence inspired both subordinates and peers.
The event concluded with the traditional slow drive through the ranks, as the retired general, seated in an open-top staff vehicle, acknowledged cheers from officers and soldiers.
Observers noted that the ceremony went beyond routine military protocol, serving as a tribute to a distinguished career that spanned the tenures of multiple Chiefs of Army Staff.
