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A heartwarming video capturing the jubilant celebration of a man’s retirement from the Nigerian Army has taken social media by storm.
The former officer, who dedicated 35 years to the service, showcased his joyous transition to civilian life through a lively dance to traditional music from the South Eastern part of Nigeria.
In the viral video, the retired officer, whose identity remains undisclosed, can be seen expressing his pride and happiness on the occasion of his retirement.
The celebration took place in a public setting, where the man’s unrestrained dance moves resonated with the beats of the traditional music, creating an infectious atmosphere of joy.
Bystanders and onlookers were quick to join in the festivities, recognizing and applauding the man for his remarkable 35-year-long career with the Nigerian Army.
The man’s ability to conclude his service with all parts of his body intact was particularly highlighted during the celebration.
Netizens flooded the comment section of the video, extending their heartfelt congratulations and admiration for the retired officer.
Netizens reactions…
@man.dii_vine6 said; “That’s my father
Master warrant officer
it’s not easy
”
@w.u.r.a.h said; “Nah him know wetin him eye don see..Dance like David danced my dear…e no easy to retire from the army..”
@samuel.etoh said; “Every soldier man prayer na to retire, because no be all of them way start the race end the race.”
@iamkiingsley said; “Na army wey don survive boko boys go fit relate, congratulations my brother e no easy to retire from Nigerian army with your complete body parts ”
@tkinzystar said; “We understand his joy and happiness. Being in the army in a country like Naija is not a child’s play 
”
@okihcizam said; “35 years is not beans.”
@fikunademii said; “I hope he retired as a ranking officer with enough gratuity and pay.”
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“Special thanks must go to my family members and my closest friends. They have been a part of my journey from day one and have given me so much love and support, through the good times and the bad. Thank you to all my fans who have shown me so much love no matter the circumstances and no matter which club I was representing. “Now I’m looking forward to everything that is in front of me with my beautiful wife, Amine, and my two beautiful daughters, Eda and Ela – but you can be sure that you will hear from me from time to time on my social media channels. See you soon, Mesut!” The 92-times capped German international is best known for his time at Arsenal and Real Madrid but came through the youth ranks at Schalke before breaking onto the international stage with Werder Bremen. 
Ozil registered 54 assists across three La Liga seasons with Real Madrid, and came within one assist of Thierry Henry’s Premier League record when he set up 19 goals in the 2015-16 season. He finished his Arsenal career with 44 goals and 79 assists in 254 appearances. Ozil won the 2014 World Cup with Germany and scored in the 2010 and 2014 editions of football’s top international showcase. He claimed four FA Cups with Arsenal, the German Cup with Werder Bremen, and Copa del Rey and La Liga honors with Real. 
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