By Lengnan Tobias
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has urged members of Regular Course 40, to sustain the bond, discipline and values imbibed in the military.
The CDS gave the advice on Saturday in Abuja while speaking with newsmen at the Regular Course 40 Retirement Golf Tournament.
Oluyede represented by the Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Adm. Idi Abbas, said every course had its unique feature, noting that the number 40 itself speaks to maturity and responsibility.
“Like you rightly said, there is always a unique feature for every course and I think the number speaks to that, and even in life, we say life begins at 40,” he said.
The defence chief said retirement does not end military comradeship, adding that officers must continue to support one another and contribute to national security.
“Generally in the military, even in retirement, the bond is still there. We support ourselves and in the long run, the services and the nation in general.
“So it’s not a new thing. It’s something that we have imbibed over the years and will continue to live with till the end of our lives,” he said.
Also speaking, the President of the regular course 40 association,retired Rear Adm. Olusegun Ferreira said the association chose golf because the game mirrored life’s experiences.
Ferrera said golf teaches resilience, focus and social interaction.
“Golf is a game where you essentially experience everything you experience in life on the golf course. Some days are very good when you hit a nice shot, some days can be bad when you hit a bad shot.
“You can get into a hazard and even water; all of these point to what we may encounter as human beings on a daily basis. So playing golf teaches you about life generally,” he said.
He added that the sport engaged the mental, physical, emotional and psychological faculties, while also providing opportunity for socialisation and networking.(NAN)
Edited by Deborah Coker
Source: NAN
