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I Defended Nigeria’s Democracy-Buratai At Handover

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New Chief of Army Staff, Maj. Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru on Thursday took over leadership of the Nigerian Army from his predecessor Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai.

The Handing and Taking over ceremony between Lt Gen Tukur Buratai and the new Chief of Army Staff took place at Army headquarters, Abuja with Major General Attahiru calling on all the PSOs, GOCs, Corps Commanders, Directors to give a standing ovation to Lt. General Buratai for the very high levels he has taken the Nigerian Army.

In his farewell speech, Gen. Buratai emphasized some key achievements he will like to be remembered for during his tenure as Chief of Army Staff saying, “These are improved professionalism in the Nigerian Army, improved responsiveness in the training, administration and logistics needs of the Nigerian Army as well as improvement in the welfare needs of soldiers, officers and men of the NA.

Gen. Buratai bidding farewell

Gen.Buratai bidding farewell

Gen Buratai added that “During my tenure, the Nigerian Army ensured the defence and sustenance of democracy including improvement of the responsiveness to the Nigeria’s Democratic imperative”.

He noted that his achievements within 66 months when he superintended the affairs of Army included increased Civil military relations, introduction of new innovations, cyber warfare command, research and development, infrastructural development, production of fighting platforms (military hardware), among others which has drastically stabilized the security challenges in the country.

 

He thanked President Muhammadu Buhari for the privilege and honour to serve as the COAS until he honourably resigned saying, “I also appreciate the PSOs, GOCs, Corp Commanders, Directors, all officers and soldiers of the Nigerian Army for their discipline, loyalty to the Commander in Chief and myself as the COAS”.

“I must specifically appreciate all the troops serving in various theaters of operation both at home and abroad. I must state that the Nigerian Army has been transformed into a responsive army in line with my vision which has been achieved. Improvement on the order of battle of the NA, in training, operations, intelligence gathering capability”.

Gen. Buratai who was appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari in July 2015 as the Chief of Army Staff said he spent 40 years in service as a soldier including 66 months in office as COAS.

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In his welcome address, Lt. Gen. Lamidi Adeosun, Chief of Policy and Plans described Gen. Buratai’s tenure as COAS as highly successful and rewarding tenure in terms of infrastructural development, welfare of personnel and soldiers, selfless service among others.

Adeosun noted that Gen. Buratai came; saw and conquered as COAS and wished him well in his future endeavours.

Recall that Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru was appointed as the new Chief of Army Staff on Tuesday alongside with other Service Chiefs following the resignation of the outgoing Service Chiefs on 26th January 2021.

While meeting with the new service chiefs on Wednesday, President Buhari had told them that Nigeria is “in the state of emergency” and charged them to pay more attention to the morale of the officers and men of the military.

He charged the newly appointed Service Chiefs to be patriotic in the discharge of their duties and be dedicated to ending insecurity in the country.

Before his appointment as COAS, Gen. Attahiru held several positions in NA , amongst them are the General Officer Commanding 82 Division, Nigerian Army Enugu, Deputy Director Military Secretary at the AHQ MS (A), Director Army Public Relations.

He was Theatre Commander, Operation Lafiya Dole, Director Staff Duties and Deputy Chief of Policy and Plans at the Army Headquarters as well as Chief of Logistics at Defence headquarters.

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Kano State Hosts 8th Annual Audit Forum to Enhance Transparency and Accountability

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The 8th Annual Audit Forum, organized by the Office of the Auditor General of Kano State, was held recently, focusing on strengthening transparency and accountability in public financial management. .

Isma’ila Musa, the Auditor General of Kano State, welcomed the participants and highlighted the constitutional and legal mandates that guide the auditing process. “Sections 125(2) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) and 36(i) of the Kano State Audit Law, 2021 (as amended) mandate the Office of the Auditor General to audit the accounts and financial statements of the State Government and all Offices and Courts,” he stated.

Musa expressed immense gratitude to His Excellency, Engineer Abba Kabir Yusuf, the Governor of Kano State, for his support in making the event possible. “It is very important to note that a strengthened fiscal transparency will help build trust in governance,” he emphasized. He added that the Audit Forum is a reform intended to reduce opportunities for corruption and abuse of public resources, thereby increasing the efficiency of public expenditures.

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The Auditor General also acknowledged the contributions of various officials, including the Hon. Commissioner Ministry of Planning and Budget, the Accountant General, the Executive Chairman of Kano Internal Revenue Services, and former Auditors General, among others. “My sincere appreciation to all the invitees here present for honoring our invitation. I wish us a successful 8th Kano State Annual Audit Forum,” Musa concluded.

In his remarks, the Chairman of the House Committee on Public Accounts, Honorable Tukur Fagge, praised the exercise for its potential to enhance resource management and ensure the success of the tasks at hand. “This exercise will enhance resources management and will realize the success of the task,” Fagge stated.

Sarkin Shanon Kano, Shehu Muhammad Dankadai, who served as the royal father of the day, also graced the event, adding to the significance of the occasion.

The forum underscored the commitment of the Kano State Government to upholding transparency and accountability, reflecting the administration’s dedication to effective and efficient service delivery.

 

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Breaking: Former Secretary of Federal Electoral Commission, FEDECO, Ahmadu Kurfi Passes On at 93

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A former secretary of the Federal Electoral Commission, Alhaji Ahmadu Kurfi, has passed away.

A family source, Jafar Yakubu, informed NIGERIAN TRACKER about the death of the pioneer secretary of the Federal Electoral Commission, who supervised the 1979 general election.

 

Jafar Yakubu said Alhaji Ahmadu Kurfi died at the age of 93 and his Janaza funeral prayers will take place by 2:30 PM at Kurfi in KATSINA state .

 

Dr. Amadu Kurfi, OFR, was born in 1931. He was a former chairman of the then Marketing Board, former Federal Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Defence, and the first person to acquire a BSc degree in the whole of Katsina State, at University College London in 1957.

 

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President Tinubu Sacks UNIZIK Vice-Chancellor, Registrar

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The governing council of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University has been dissolved by President Bola Tinubu.

The president dissolved the council and approved the removal of the institution’s vice-chancellor Bernard Odoh and the university registrar, Rosemary Nwokike.

A statement by Bayo Onanuga, the special adviser to the president on information and strategy said the action by Tinubu follows allegations of procedural violations in the appointment of the Vice-Chancellor.

He also said that the council led by Greg Ozumba Mbadiwe and including five other members—Hafiz Oladejo, Augustine Onyedebelu, Engr. Amioleran Osahon, and Rtd. Gen. Funsho Oyeneyin was accused of bypassing due process to appoint an unqualified candidate, prompting federal intervention.

Onanuga said, “The sacking of the governing council and officials followed reports that the council illegally appointed an unqualified vice-chancellor without following due process.

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He added that following the controversial appointment, the Federal Government stepped in to address the rivalry between the university’s Senate and the governing council of the institution.

“The government expressed concern over the council’s apparent disregard for the university’s governing laws in its selection process”, Onanuga added.

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