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Tukur Buratai, former Chief of Army Staff, has said Nigeria is a great country that cannot be defined by its current challenges.

Owing to the rise in insecurity and killings in some parts of the country, Nigeria has come under attack.

Recently, US President Donald Trump described Nigeria as “disgraced nation”, the American leader had threatened to invade the country.

Critics have also accused the Federal Government of being incapable to tackle widespread crisis.

In a statement he personally signed, the former Army Chief said he was convinced that greatness lies ahead of the country.

“The narrative of Nigeria as a potential failed state is a profound misreading of its history, its character, and its undeniable destiny. While the 2011 CSAT report serves as a stark warning, it fundamentally underestimates the resilience, resourcefulness, and enduring spirit of the Nigerian nation and its people. Nigeria cannot and will not fail, by the grace of God. To suggest otherwise is to ignore the evidence of our past struggles, our present capacities, and our boundless future potential.”

“Nigeria’s journey began with giants who wrestled independence from colonial rule—leaders like Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe (the philosophical force), Sir Ahmadu Bello (the visionary northern leader), and Chief Obafemi Awolowo (the development architect of the West). The First Republic, despite its challenges, launched ambitious development agendas in education, infrastructure, and industry, setting a template for national progress.

“Since 1960, Nigeria has been shaped by leaders of immense patriotism and complexity. From the military-era industrialization under Gen. Yakubu Gowon to the political engineering of Gen. Murtala Mohammed, and the democratic resilience of Chief Olusegun Obasanjo (who both handed over power in 1979 and stabilized it in 1999), Nigerian leaders have repeatedly steered the nation from the brink. Today, a new generation of patriotic leaders—in government, private sector, civil society, and technology—is rising. They are more connected, more accountable to a vibrant citizenry, and deeply committed to national unity. The idea that such a leadership corps would allow national collapse is inconceivable.

“Yes, Nigeria faces economic headwinds. However, to judge its future by its current challenges is shortsighted. Since independence, Nigeria has grown from an agrarian base to become Africa’s largest economy. Its GDP has multiplied, and sectors like telecommunications, entertainment (Nollywood), and fintech have achieved global acclaim without reliance on oil.

“To the West and international partners: The narrative of failure is not only unhelpful, it is blinding. The world does not need more contingency plans for Nigeria’s collapse; it needs robust partnership plans for Nigeria’s inevitable rise. Global resources are for sharing and mutual development, not for hoarding amidst speculative fear.

“In the final analysis, Nigeria’s destiny is in the hands of Nigerians — a people blessed by God with abundant resources and an indomitable spirit. The world is advised to see Nigeria not as a potential problem to be managed but as a formidable partner and a rising global power in the making. We will not fail. We are rising.”

https://dailytrust.com/buratai-judging-nigerias-future-by-current-challenges-is-shortsightedness/?noamp=available

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ok, We dont need much talk this time, solution is critical and its important if any one with idea can lend their voices.

You were a failure during Buhari's tenure

OGA rest Abeg, your counter terrorism was poor. USA go soon remember your Dubai properties

Nigeria will be a great country without the leeches

It will be a great country when you people stop killing and kidnapping.

It will be a great country when agree to abolish your draconian Sharia law or go separate way to practice your law.

Go and preach to the terrorist at your backyard, presently Nigeria is pissed off by your region satanic tendency

True true. I agree with him 100 percent. The people of Nigeria never see shege!! What is happening is just children playing. Modafoka!

see this collateral failure

Buratia should go and sit down, his days as Chief of army staff still fresh in our minds

A 100 yr old challenge made by people like you

LOL THE MISMANAGEMENT MENTALITY OF THE NIGERIAN PEOPLE, IS A WEAPON AGAINST THE NIGERIAN CITIZEN🥱 LOOK AT OUR ENVIRONMENT,RADA RADA , ALL YOU WANT IS TO LIVE IN EMIRATE TALLEST BUILDING,

Rationalization is a veritable defense mechanism for failed individual or a society. There are always reasons for failure but no matter how cogent can never be a substitute for success. " the now disgraced country " Donald Trump

This terrorist again... Baba rest with your abosi.

Gotocourt:
OGA rest Abeg, your counter terrorism was poor. USA go soon remember your Dubai properties

oga the question is, how long does the colour people have to rely on the west, after all the natural resources we have, shame refuse to catch the Nigerian citizen🥱

This defeated and disgraced FORMER COAS SHOULD REST

ALL THIS ATTENTION SEEKING NAH TO GET AMBASSADORIAL APPOINTMENT FROM TINUBU!

HE FAILED THE MILITARY AND THE COUNTRY
BOKO HARAM FLOURISHED AND GAVE BIRTH TO ISWAP UNDER THE WATCH OF BURATAI AS COAS.

BURATAI LGA WAS CAPTURED AND CONTROLLED BY BH WHILE HE WAS COAS

HE SHOULD JUST REST AND LET NIGERIANS SORT THEMSELVES OUT

This mass murderer should shut up

Oga Burantai, until you guys from the north embrace massive education of your children, reduce multiple marriages that breed multiple children and also reduce your religious extremism, this country can never progress to an enviable height.

Let every politician I mean all of them bring their children here that's the start of a grade 1 Nigeria.
Anything else na wash wash

Boko haram general. He is one of the beneficiaries of terrorism no doubt

Be failing all ur courses and dont judge how ur final year will be.

Ttalk:
Nigeria will be a great country without the leeches

It will be a great country when you people stop killing and kidnapping.

It will be a great country when agree to abolish your draconian Sharia law or go separate way to practice your law.

Go and preach to the terrorist at your backyard, presently Nigeria is pissed off by your region satanic tendency

I didn't read your comment before making mine.
For once, we can agree on something.

Nigerias challenges don't ever finish? When has this country ever been free from challenges?

omoredia:
Boko haram general. He is one of the beneficiaries of terrorism no doubt

Dude fed fat under buhari.

Chairman must not know that... 👇

Where is d unity btw west and north, dis one buratai dey shalele like dis. Whenever south west is supporting u, beter be careful bcs they don't support anything positive. Same south west that were solidly behind Buratai, were chairing him are same tribe causing him

Person wey follow kill this con3 dey give motivational speech

Ttalk:
Nigeria will be a great country without the leeches

It will be a great country when you people stop killing and kidnapping.

It will be a great country when agree to abolish your draconian Sharia law or go separate way to practice your law.

Go and preach to the terrorist at your backyard, presently Nigeria is pissed off by your region satanic tendency

So terrorists reside at his backyard, south west no go ever shock me again, betrayal in their DNA

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......and what did he do when he was there?

It's even more of total madness to listen to an opinion about the the future from a terrorist like Burati

Is boko not occupying this man local govt