By Sonia Odigie
The Retired Army, Navy and Air Force Officers Association of Nigeria (RANAO) will hold its 36TH Annual General Meeting (AGM) from May 12th to 16th, 2024 at the Armed Forces Officers’ Mess and Suites, Asokoro District, Abuja.
The five-day event is themed “In Pursuit of the Aspirations of the Founding Fathers” and promises a series of insightful activities, including a media briefing by the National President and visits to key governmental figures such as the Honourable Ministers of Defence and the Federal Capital Territory, the Chief of Defence Staff, Service Chiefs, the Chairman of the Military Pensions Board, and the Managing Director of Defence Health Maintenance Limited.
The full statement on the event reads: “The Retired Army, Navy, and Air Force Officers’ Association of Nigeria (RANAO) is pleased to announce its 36th National Annual General Meeting (NAGM), scheduled to take place from May 12th to 16th, 2024, at the Armed Forces Officers’ Mess and Suites, Asokoro District, Abuja.
“The Theme of the 5-day event is: “In Pursuit of the Aspirations of the Founding Fathers”. The event promises a series of insightful activities, including a media briefing by the National President, and visits to key governmental figures such as the Honourable Ministers of Defence and the Federal Capital Territory, the Chief of Defence Staff, Service Chiefs, the Chairman of the Military Pensions Board, and the Managing Director of Defence Health Maintenance Limited. Furthermore, it includes a national executive committee meeting, a board of trustees meeting, and an engaging workshop on information and communication technology. It will also feature an investiture ceremony, the association’s national congress, and a gala night.
“In light of the occasion’s significance, esteemed members of the press are cordially invited to cover the press conference by the association’s national president on Monday, May 13th, 2024, at the RANAO National Secretariat, opposite Army Headquarters Command Officers’Mess, Aso Clinic/DIA Road, Asokoro District, Abuja, at 08:00 AM. Additionally, we cordially invite your reporter and cameraman/woman to the opening ceremony of the 36th NAGM on Thursday, May 16th, 2024, at the Armed Forces Officers Mess and Suites, located off Murtala Mohammed Way, after Lungi Barracks junction, Asokoro District, Abuja, at 08:30 AM.
“The NAGM will be declared open by the esteemed Special Guest of Honour, His Excellency, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, President Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, on Thursday, May 16th, 2024. The event is expected to draw the participation of distinguished guests, including members of the National Assembly, the Honourable Ministers of Defence and the FCT, state governors, Service chiefs, as well as retired Armed Forces officers from across the nation.
“The RANAO Association is dedicated to the welfare and well-being of non-active Armed Forces officers of Nigeria who have served the nation with distinction and have honourably retired from Service. The association’s mission is not only to care for its members but also to contribute to initiatives that promote unity, harmony, and development within Nigeria.
“We extend our heartfelt gratitude in anticipation of your support in providing extensive coverage of this event through your esteemed medium. Your presence, along with that of your news reporter and cameraperson, would be greatly appreciated.”