By Abubakar Yunusa
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen W. Shaibu, has commended a retired Major General, Emmanuel Jebe Atewe (retd.), MFR, for his distinguished and meritorious service to Nigeria.
Shaibu described Atewe as a disciplined and professional officer who served the nation with honour and left a lasting imprint on the Nigerian Army.
The commendation was delivered on behalf of the Army Chief by Brig Gen Folu Shonibare at the funeral service of Atewe’s late elder sister, Mrs Comfort Atewe, in Agbor, Delta State.
The Army Chief was represented by a high-powered delegation of senior officers, a gesture that underscored the institution’s respect and recognition for the retired general.
Speaking at the event, Shonibare said Atewe was a seasoned military leader, mentor and role model whose career remains a reference point within the Army.
He said, “General Emmanuel Atewe served Nigeria in very big and enviable capacities across different platforms of the Nigerian Army, both within and outside the country. His leadership, discipline and strategic insight contributed immensely to the growth and professionalism of the Army.”
Shonibare also revealed that the retired general played a significant mentorship role in his own career.
“From my early days in the Army, General Atewe mentored me. His counsel, discipline and leadership style shaped my career. Even the Chief of Army Staff holds him in very high regard for his influence on many officers,” he added.
The Army delegation noted that many of the positions held by Atewe during his years in service remain dream postings for serving officers, describing them as major career milestones.
The occasion was also used to urge Nigerian youths to embrace discipline, hard work, perseverance and integrity as pathways to leadership and national service.
Though a solemn funeral ceremony, the event became a moment of honour and reflection, celebrating the legacy of service, mentorship and patriotism associated with Major Gen Emmanuel Jebe Atewe (retd.), MFR.
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