PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari is expected to lead top dignitaries to the celebration of the 80th birthday of one-time Minister of Defence Gen. Domkat Yah Bali.
Others expected at the Saturday ceremony are: former Head of State Gen. Yakubu Gowon; former Chief of General Staff, Commodore Ebitu Ukiwe; former Chief of Army Staff Lt. Gen. Theophilus Danjuma; former Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Lt. Gen. Jeremiah Useni; Service Chiefs, governors, Minister of Women Affairs, Dame Pauline Tallen, among others.
President Buhari, in his congratulatory message, commended Bali’s pioneering roles the Commandant, Command and Staff College, Jaji.
Besides, the President noted his great contributions in strengthening professionalism in the military.
Plateau State Governor Simon Lalong described Gen. Bali as one of the living patriotic Nigerians who gave everything for the unity of the country.
Lalong said the former Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff, Nigerian Armed Forces, is a living legend and a role model to many aspiring leaders in the country.
In a statement congratulating the General, Lalong described him as one who has given his best to the nation throughout his years of distinguished military career, and service to Nigeria.
Lalong noted that General Bali remians a pride to the military institution, Plateau State and Nigeria at large having served as pioneer Commandant, Command and Staff College, Jaji, Adjutant-General, Nigerian Army as well member of the Supreme Military Council/Armed Forces Ruling Council for many years.
He said the track record of General Bali has remained an inspiration to many younger ones, particularly those making sacrifices to defend Nigeria from the threats of insurgency, banditary, and terrorism.
Lalong also thanked the General for serving Plateau in many ways and deploying his influence and goodwill which contributed to the development of the state and its institutions.
Bali was born on February 27, 1940 in Zamko, Langtang, Tarokland in Platesu State. He had his primary education at Mban Primary School, also in Tarokland and preceeded to Provincial Secondary School, Kuru in 1955.
He joined the army in 1961, being one of the 29 Nigerians selected for cadet course that year. On completion of the course, he was picked with 12 others, for further training at Mons Officers Cadet School, Aldershot, UK.
PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari is expected to lead top dignitaries to the celebration of the 80th birthday of one-time Minister of Defence Gen. Domkat Yah Bali.
Others expected at the Saturday ceremony are: former Head of State Gen. Yakubu Gowon; former Chief of General Staff, Commodore Ebitu Ukiwe; former Chief of Army Staff Lt. Gen. Theophilus Danjuma; former Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Lt. Gen. Jeremiah Useni; Service Chiefs, governors, Minister of Women Affairs, Dame Pauline Tallen, among others.
President Buhari, in his congratulatory message, commended Bali’s pioneering roles the Commandant, Command and Staff College, Jaji.
Besides, the President noted his great contributions in strengthening professionalism in the military.
Plateau State Governor Simon Lalong described Gen. Bali as one of the living patriotic Nigerians who gave everything for the unity of the country.
Lalong said the former Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff, Nigerian Armed Forces, is a living legend and a role model to many aspiring leaders in the country.
In a statement congratulating the General, Lalong described him as one who has given his best to the nation throughout his years of distinguished military career, and service to Nigeria.
Lalong noted that General Bali remians a pride to the military institution, Plateau State and Nigeria at large having served as pioneer Commandant, Command and Staff College, Jaji, Adjutant-General, Nigerian Army as well member of the Supreme Military Council/Armed Forces Ruling Council for many years.
He said the track record of General Bali has remained an inspiration to many younger ones, particularly those making sacrifices to defend Nigeria from the threats of insurgency, banditary, and terrorism.
Lalong also thanked the General for serving Plateau in many ways and deploying his influence and goodwill which contributed to the development of the state and its institutions.
Bali was born on February 27, 1940 in Zamko, Langtang, Tarokland in Platesu State. He had his primary education at Mban Primary School, also in Tarokland and preceeded to Provincial Secondary School, Kuru in 1955.
He joined the army in 1961, being one of the 29 Nigerians selected for cadet course that year. On completion of the course, he was picked with 12 others, for further training at Mons Officers Cadet School, Aldershot, UK.
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