A fictional book titled, ‘The Legend of Buratai’, which chronicles the life of the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Tukur Yusuf Buratai was on Monday, 17th May 2019, unveiled in Abuja.
The fictional book titled, “The legend of Buratai” written by Dr. Abubakar Mohammed Sani was made public at the Merit House Auditorium in Abuja.
Speaking, the chairman of the occassion, Dr Bashir Jibril said the problem of insecurity and other teething challenges bedeveiling Nigeria can be addressed through collective efforts of all Nigerians. He noted that Nigeria has become haemorrhagic due to the plethora of challenges facing the country, in recent times.
Among other things, he highlighted endemic corruption, religious sentiment, and ethnic jingoism as leading cause of division among Nigerians.Dr Jubril commended Buratai and entire officers and soldiers of the Nigeria Army (NA), for their relentless effort in fighting Boko Haram terrorists and other criminal elements disturbing the peace of the country.
Responding to the special honour done him, the COAS who was represented by Chief of Civil-Military Affairs at the Army Headquarters Maj Gen Sani Mohammed said the Nigerian Army despite its challenges has remain committed to safeguarding the territorial integrity of the country.
He applauded the writer of the fictional book, describing the book’s initiative as timely and laudable. He emphasized on the need for the younger generation to inspire for exemplary leadership skills with a view of turning around the dwindling fortunes of the country.
The occassion was graced by senior military officers which includes the Chief of Account and Budgets (Army) , Maj Gen AR Bakare, Director Legal Services (Army), Maj Gen YI Shalangwa. Others are Educationists, Media Heads, Capitains of Industry, Staff and Students of some selected schools in Abuja.
