Obasanjo Nearly Retired Me 21 Years Ago, Buratai Reveals

Obasanjo nearly retired me 21 years ago, Buratai has revealed.

The outgone Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai said he was nearly retired by former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, 21 years ago at the rank of Major, describing his attainment of the rank of Lieutenant General and Chief of Army Staff as historic.

OnyxNews Nigeria understands that immediate past COAS, Buratai made the revelation during his official handover to Major General Ibrahim Attahiru at the Army Headquarters, Abuja boasting that the Army will never remain the same after his exit.

“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”. buratai said.

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While appreciating troops, Buratai insisted the Army will not remain the same owing to his transformational leadership and landmark achievements.

He added that the Nigerian Army has been better positioned with intelligence gathering techniques and equipment.

Buratai said the security situation across the country is largely stabilised under his watch.

He prided his administration will be remembered for improved professionalism, responsiveness to personnel welfare and responsiveness to Nigeria’s Democratic system.

The new Chief of Army Staff, Major General Ibrahim Attahiru, solicited the support of soldiers and officers to reposition the Nigerian Army.

He thanked President Muhammadu Buhari for finding him worthy, adding he counts himself lucky to have been appointed.