By ZAKAA LAZARUS
The remains of the former Chief of Accounts and Budget (Army), Major General Ezra Jakko (rtd), were on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, laid to rest at the National Military Cemetery, Abuja, in an atmosphere of profound grief and solemn reflection.
This was contained in a statement on Thursday by the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonia Anele.
The funeral ceremony brought together family members, friends, colleagues and sympathisers who gathered to bid a final farewell to the late senior officer. The event was attended by senior serving and retired military officers and other distinguished personalities.
Delivering the funeral oration, the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, represented by the Chief of Account and Budget (Army), Major General Taofik Temitope Sidick, paid glowing tribute to the late Major General Jakko, describing him as a highly professional soldier whose military career was distinguished by dedication, discipline and unwavering commitment to duty.
He noted that beyond his professional accomplishments, the late senior officer was a man of admirable character who cultivated warm and enduring relationships across professional, social and religious divides.
He described him as an exemplary leader whose innovative and instructional abilities positively impacted those who served and trained under him.
He particularly recalled Jakko’s contributions to human capacity development while serving as Chief Instructor and Acting Commandant of the Nigerian Army School of Finance and Administration (NASFA), where his knowledge, mentorship and leadership contributed significantly to the professional development of numerous students.
Born on August 15, 1964 in Wule, Mubi South Local Government Area of Adamawa State, Major General Jakko was commissioned into the Nigerian Army through the Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) as a Lieutenant on October 4, 1989. Through years of dedicated service, he rose steadily to attain the rank of Major General.
Earlier, a funeral service was held in his honour at the All Saints Military Protestant Church, Mogadishu Cantonment, Abuja. In a sermon, the officiating minister, Apostle Emmanuel Kure, described the late general as a generous and fervent servant of God who devoted himself not only to military service but also to humanity.
Apostle Kure disclosed that the senior officer dedicated himself to working in God’s vineyard and attained the status of Pastor and General Overseer of the Gospel Believers Mission.
He reminded the congregation that the world is transient, warning that there is only a thin line between life and death, and prayed for divine strength and comfort for the bereaved family.
The solemn farewell was attended by the former Chief of Defence Staff, General Gabriel Olonisakin (rtd), former Chiefs of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai (rtd) and Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya (rtd), senior serving and retired military officers, members of the Nigerian Army Officers’ Wives Association (NAOWA), captains of industry and other dignitaries.
As the late senior officer was committed to mother earth with full military honours, the gathering reflected on a life of duty, sacrifice and service to Nigeria.
