Buratai ready to serve the nation ‘with his life’

Tukur Buratai, chief of army staff, has been described as an officer who is ready to lay down his life for the nation.

The Institute of Management said this while conferring the “award for excellence” on Buratai.

The organisation said the army chief was singled out for honour because of the victory which the military recorded over the Boko Haram sect under his watch.

“In less than two years of Lt. Gen Tukur Yusufu Buratai becoming the chief of army staff, the tide changed to a safer north-east, and thereby restoring confidence in the Nigerian army as a reliable agent for national security,” he said.

“Many captured/deserted cities and towns were recovered and normalcy gradually restored.

“This rare feat could not have been possible without the intervention of Lt. Gen Buratai, who upon assumption of duty, swiftly demonstrated his leadership skills and military prowess coupled with patriotic zeal, to tackle headlong, the nefarious activities of the insurgents, which threatened our national cohesion.

“We present to you Lt. Gen Buratai, NAM, GSS, psc (+) NDC )(BD), a world class infantry officer and exceptional professional manager (security) worthy of recognition.

“He is an iconic example of a citizen who places national interest above personal one, who is ready to serve the nation with his life.”