CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF BAGS PRESTIGIOUS KWAMEH NKURMAH LEADERSHIP AWARD.........Dedicate same to Officers and Soldiers of the Nigerian Army

Today, Friday 26th August 2016, he Chief of Army Staff (COAS, Nigerian Army, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusuf Buratai was presented with the prestigious Kwameh Nkurmah Leadership Award by the All African Students Union (AASU) for his exemplary leadership and commitment to duty and the fight against insurgency in the North East.
The Award was presented to him at the Army Headquarters Conference Room, Abuja by a delegation of the Executive Committee members of the Union from various African countries and institutions led by its Nigeria Country representative and the Secretary General of union, Ambassador Akinyele Olasumbo.

According to them, the award was to enable them join other well meaning individuals and organizations to appreciate the leadership style, patriotism and commitment of the COAS which brought about peace and security in Nigeria. They further stated that the Award was to also encourage him to do more to clear out the remnants of the Boko Haram terrorists in the North East.

The union which had representatives from Nigeria, Cameroon, Cote D’Ivoire and Ghana further explained that the award would also spur other African leaders to ensure peace and stability of the African continent. In his acceptance remarks, General Buratai, thanked the Union for the award and said he was very elated and deeply humbled to be associated with the name and virtues of the highly revered African leader, the late Doctor Kwameh Nkurmah Prime Minister of Ghana as manifested in the Award and dedicated it to all the Officers and Soldiers of the Nigerian Army for their selflessness and commitment to duties that brought about this and may other accolades.

He stated that the Nigerian Army troops are doing well in the North East, and acknowledged the support of President Muhammadu Buhari, Nigerians as well as international organizations in the fight against the insurgency, adding that terrorism is a global problem that must be tackled to enable development thrive in the continent. He promised to accomplish the task of President Muhammadu Buhari, to ensure normalcy returns to the North East.

The COAS urged all African youths to focus on their studies, adding that it is the basis for the overall socio-economic development of the African continent.

He also urged them to always respect elders, constituted authorities and contribute positively in order to change Africa for the better.

Present during the investiture were some Principal Staff Officers of the Army headquarters, Corps Commanders and Directors, as well as members of the All African Students Union delegation.

Thank you for your kind and usual cooperation.

Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman
Acting Director Army Public Relations


Source: http://www.trezzyblog.com/2016/08/chief-of-army-staff-bags-prestigious.html

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He deserves the award.

He has led our troops into victory against the Boko Haram.

More power to your elbow.

HungerBAD:
Good

You no like 'GOOD-ER'............

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Hungry youths who probably don't even know who Nkurmah was or stood for. If they did, they would stay away from men in uniform who are only protecting the interest of European banks and companies.

Congratulations to him!

Ipod and scavengers are sad!!!!...God bless Nigeria

Congrats burantashi
Waiting for the iPODs,TRIPODs,TANIODS,WALLIODS to say it's Gej achievements

mensdept:
Hungry youths who probably don't even know who Nkurmah was or stood for. If they did, they would stay away from men in uniform who are only protecting the interest of European banks and companies.

Chill,burantashi deserves it, at least it is not a propaganda activities of boko-haram have reduced drastically in North East.
Unlike when they hold sway in more than 20 local govts

4 wetin na?

Clap for Oga Boss!!!

Good for him

Nice one

BAd news for wailers.

Another clear example of the selective justice of my dear president

kaen1317:
Another clear example of the selective justice of my dear president

another criminal been awarded for stealing our money

Even if they like , they can give him 20 awards, one thing is certain, Burantashi will certain face Icj in hague.

if the UN and ICC is not biased this man should have been cooling his ass for grouse murder of defenseless citizens. I lost faith and confident in UN.

mensdept:
Hungry youths who probably don't even know who Nkurmah was or stood for. If they did, they would stay away from men in uniform who are only protecting the interest of European banks and companies.

kip kwayet

While some Nigerians are there criticising, others out there are praising...
Let's give accolades to one of our own...

When will he bag jail term for all the fraud allegations against him?

Award for exemplary leadership in stealing our money and genocide against Nigerians.
Issorai, pls who is buying next year's award, Fayose? Dog-ara, Saraki??

basadenet:
Even if they like , they can give him 20 awards, one thing is certain, Burantashi will certain face Icj in hague.

Na you wan carry am go?

Boss........respect sir!!




#military

HungerBAD:
He deserves the award.
He has led our troops into victory against the Boko Haram.
More power to your elbow.

tank u.


#military

The rewards of corruption in Africa. The scandal was enough to stop the award. Africa

Bolustic:
In some people's thinking...

GEJ deserves this award.

Zombie life incomplete without blaming GEJ

I am sure he boughted it or someone boughted it for him

IT'S ONLY IN AFRICA DAT CORRUPT PPLE R GIVEN AWARDS.