A Bill for an Act to Amend the Armed Forces Act, cap A20 laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 to Provide for the Engagement as Consultants, of Senior Compulsorily Retired officers of the Nigerian Armed Forces to Provide Trainings and Guidance to Serving officers; and for Related Matters

National Assembly (2023)

Working Paper

This Bill seeks to amend the Armed Forces Act, Cap A20, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 to provide for the re-engagement of Senior Officers in the Armed Forces of the Federation compulsorily retired by reason of the appointment by the President of a Chief of Defence Staff or a Service Chief. The purpose of this Bill is to ensure that serving Military Officers learn from the wealth of knowledge and experiences of retired senior military officers compulsorily retired as a result of the appointment of their junior as Chief of Defence Staff or Service Chiefs

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