The immediate-past Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur
Buratai (retd.), has said he was nearly retired by former President Olusegun
Obasanjo, 21 years ago at the rank of Major.
He did not disclose the circumstances of his encounter with
the ex-president but described his attainment of the rank of Lieutenant General
and Chief of Army Staff as historic.
Buratai, who disclosed this during his official handover to
his successor, Maj. Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru at the Army Headquarters on Thursday,
noted that “the Army will never remain the same due to my transformational
leadership and landmark achievements”.
“Former President Olusegun Obasanjo almost retired me 21 years ago when I was a Major. My retirement after 40 years of service is historic, hence, calls for gratitude,” he noted.
While thanking troops serving at home and abroad for their
sacrifice, Buratai added that the Nigerian Army has been “better positioned
with intelligence gathering techniques and equipment”.
He stated, “The security situation across the country is largely
stabilised under my watch, and my administration will be remembered for
improved professionalism, improved responsiveness to personnel welfare and
responsiveness to Nigeria’s democratic system.”
Also speaking, Attahiru solicited the support of soldiers
and officers to reposition the Nigerian Army.
The new COAS thanked the President, Maj. Gen. Muhamamadu
Buhari (retd.), for finding him worthy, adding that he counted himself lucky to
have been chosen for the army top job.
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