Nigeria's Envoy to Congo Meets Buratai, Describes Former COAS As National Security AssetYour support matters. Sustain independent journalism in Nigeria – contribute to Legit.ng. The Nigerian Ambassador to Congo, Deborah Nana, has described a former chief of army staff, Tukur Buratai, as Nigeria's security asset. Nana said her colleague who represents Nigeria in the Republic of Benin is a national asset that should be appreciated. Speaking about the former COAS at a book presentation in honour of Buratai in Abuja, Nana said Buratai is the nation's greatest asset due to his strategic endeavours for peace and security. Recommended for you "Juju dey follow him oga footsteps": Israel DMW joins Davido to delete all... This was as renowned project consultant, businesswoman, philanthropist and singer, Engr. Dr Funmilayo Waheed-Adekojo also hailed the exploits of the nation's current Ambassador to the Republic of Benin Republic. Do you have a groundbreaking story you would like us to publish? Please reach us through info@corp.legit.ng! The pair recently joined other distinguished Nigerian women to celebrate the former COAS at the event. The envoy who doubled as the chairperson for the event said the former army chief is a distinguished gentleman and rare enviable leader. Nana said: Recommended for you CBN stops bank agents from using PoS terminals for transactions, along with... Also speaking, Adekojo said Nigerian women need to reciprocate Buratai’s gesture as COAS following the creation of the Nigerian Army Female Corps. Adekojo said that women should ensure equality for all gender by making sure all female officers and soldiers got their promotions as when due. She also encouraged the women not to only pray for the Armed Forces but devise ways to support the federal government in the fight against banditry, kidnapping and terrorism. Adekojo also said that she will continue to use her foundation to support the non-kinetic approach in the war against insurgency by lifting many youths and vulnerable women out of poverty. As a matter of coincidence, a former Nigerian COAS, Tukur Buratai, is said to be in the Benin Republic. Buratai is in the French West African nation to present his letter of credence to the president, Patrice Talon. Recommended for you Lady reapplies for her job after the company advertised her position on Lin... This visit is of utmost importance to social commentators because Sunday Adeyemo (Igboho), the embattled Yoruba agitator, is facing serious court charges in Cotonou. Nigeria's First Movement has congratulated the former chief of army staff, Tukur Buratai, on his appointment as ambassador to the Benin Republic. The group have also urged the new ambassador of Nigeria to Benin to ensure that trade relations between the two countries are improved. NFM tasked Buratai to ensure that the trans-border security challenges threatening Nigeria and Benin are tackled. Source: Legit.ng One of Nigeria's chief of army staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai (retired), has been described as a highly intellectual person This description of Buratai, a Nigerian ambassador to the Republic of Benin was given by the Nigerian envoy to Congo Deborah Nana said the former army chief is Nigeria's greatest asset on security and peacebuilding through strategic leadership Your support matters. Sustain independent journalism in Nigeria – contribute to Legit.ng. Do you have a groundbreaking story you would like us to publish? Please reach us through info@corp.legit.ng! "Strategic leadership today has played an ever critical role in shaping and tackling global events, most especially the security challenges affecting our nation." "Leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality, it is the art of communication; it is about action not position. This book draws deep into the qualities; leadership, challenges, overall wealth of experience required to lead successful administration."