The President, Muhammadu Buhari, said he was “absolutely
satisfied” with the performance of the newly promoted Commander, Brigade of
Guards, Major Gen. Mohammed Usman.
Buhari, who noted he was very difficult to satisfy, said
shortly after decorating Usman at a short ceremony at the Villa, that, ‘‘Nobody
has been able to touch me while you are here. I’m absolutely satisfied with
your performance.”
This was contained in a statement signed by the Senior
Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, titled,
‘President Buhari decorates newly promoted Commander, Brigade of Guards.’
The President, assisted by the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen.
Faruk Yahaya, and the wife of the Commander, Dr Rekiya Usman, decorated the
officer with the rank of Major General.
Speaking shortly after the ceremony, the President recalled
his tumultuous military career marked with coups, counter-coups and detention,
describing Usman as a very lucky officer to have risen to the height of his
military career with distinction and without hiccups.
He commended General Usman for his diligence, loyalty,
patience and hard work.
‘‘You are very lucky
to have the health and ability to carry out your assignments.
‘‘Those who work with me know I am very difficult to
satisfy. But I have never had any reason, whatsoever, to report you to the
Chief of Army Staff or the Minister of Defence,” Buhari said.
The President said he would give the directive on Usman’s
next assignment, considering that he too is about to leave office, and as he
had often said, ‘‘I will live far away from Abuja.’’
Buhari commended the family of the military officer for
their patience in putting up with the challenging assignment he carried out
with great attitude and steadfastness.
In his remarks, Usman thanked the President for his
outstanding support to the Brigade of Guards, citing the approval for the
procurement of 400 armoured vehicles, which he said were enough to secure his
area of responsibility including the Federal Capital Territory, Nasarawa State
and parts of Niger State.
He expressed joy for the promotion, saying that it would
spur him to do even better in his assigned responsibilities.
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