By Sani Aliyu Zaria
The Commander, Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC), Nigerian Army, Maj.-Gen. Peter Malla, has charged graduating boys of the Nigeria Military School (NMS), Zaria, to uphold discipline, integrity and selfless service as worthy ambassadors of the institution.
Malla gave the charge during the school's 2025/2026 Academic Session Beating of the Retreat Ceremony, which marked the successful conclusion of the academic session and celebrated one of the institution's enduring military traditions.
Speaking as the Special Guest of Honour and a distinguished ex-boy of the school, the TRADOC Commander urged the graduating students to remain patriotic, disciplined and committed to excellence in their future endeavours.
He reminded them that they were custodians of the school's rich heritage and reputation, stressing the need to uphold its core values while demonstrating courage, honour and integrity wherever life takes them.
According to him, the Beating of the Retreat remains one of the military profession's most enduring traditions, symbolising discipline, vigilance and esprit de corps, while reinforcing the values that have sustained military excellence across generations.
"The ceremony is more than colourful military pageantry. It is a solemn reminder of the discipline, vigilance and shared commitment that define the profession of arms and military service," he said.
Earlier, the Commandant of the Nigeria Military School, Brig.-Gen. Owoicho Ejiga, described the ceremony as an opportunity to reflect on the institution's achievements, discipline and enduring values while celebrating one of its cherished military traditions.
He said the sounding of the retreat and the lowering of the national colours underscored the principles of duty, honour, loyalty and selfless service upon which every successful military institution is built.
Ejiga noted that the event marked a significant milestone for the graduating boys, signifying the successful completion of an important phase of their training and preparing them for greater responsibilities beyond the school.
He thanked the Special Guest of Honour for honouring the school's invitation despite his demanding schedule and also appreciated ex-boys, officers, invited guests and friends of the institution for their continued support and confidence.
The commandant reaffirmed the school's commitment to producing disciplined, responsible and patriotic future leaders, expressing confidence that the graduating boys would continue to uphold the institution's ideals wherever they found themselves.
Highlight of the ceremony was the presentation of the overall best company trophy to Echo Company in recognition of its outstanding performance during the 2025/2026 academic session.
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