The umbrella body of the Tiv Youth Council Worldwide has poured encomiums on the former chief of Army, Gen. Yusuf Buratai (rtd) over the role he played in the defeat of the Boko Haram insurgency group in the country.
Led by Chief Mike Msuaan, the group in a statement remarked that the indelible marks left behind by Buratai on the security architecture of the country cannot be easily wished away.
The group stated that the determination and gallantry displayed by Buratai saved the country from collapse.
The Tiv Youth leader noted that under Buratai reign as chief of Army Staff, he introduced several reforms that placed the Nigerian military on the pedestal and enabled the soldiers to confront and degrade the activities of ISWAP/BokoHaram, and other criminality.
it noted: “Such recognition is a celebration of distinguished service to the nation and humanity in general, it is an honour for his bravity and courage in his meritorious and committed service to the nation. His critical role in the protection of the sovereignty of the country is worth this recognition.
“As chief of Army Staff, General Buratai encouraged a robust civil – military relationship leading to major break through In the fight against terrorism. He prioritized the welfare and training of military personnel.
“Through his initiative, he established the Nigerian Army Institute of Technology and Environmental Studies in Biu, Nigerian Army Aviation hangar at Jaji Airstrip, Kaduna; Mine Resistance Amour Protected vehicles (MRAP); establishment of the Nigerian Army Special Forces School; First Nigerian Army indigenous infantry patrol vehicle; Nigerian Army Cyber Warfare Command and the Nigerian Army Vehicle Manufacturing Company,and the Nigerian Army university Biu.”
The president of the Tiv Youth Council Worldwide, While celebrating the conferment of the doctorate degree on Buratai by the Igbinedion University urged him to continue to serve humanity wished him many more honors awards and recognition.
The group remarked that this honorary award on Buratai who is Nigeria’s Ambassador to Benin Republic coming when he is no longer in office is a testimony of his outstanding stewardship and remarkable leadership abilities while in office.
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