The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu & the Commandant, Nigerian Army College of Logistics and Management, Major General Adewale Adetoba
MAJOR GENERAL LAR ASSUMES COMMAND AT AHQ GARRISON, VOWS TO SUSTAIN OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE
Major General John Lar has assumed command as the new Commander, Army Headquarters Garrison, with a pledge to sustain operational excellence and intensify security efforts in the Federal Capital Territory.
Major General John Lar took over command from Major General Maxwell Dangana on 15 July 2026 at AHQ Garrison, Mogadishu Cantonment, Asokoro Abuja, as part of the Nigerian Army’s routine posting and command succession process.
In his farewell address, Major General Dangana expressed profound appreciation to officers and soldiers of Army Headquarters Garrison for their loyalty, professionalism and unwavering support during his tenure. He commended the principal staff officers and direct reporting officers for their dedication and tireless efforts in the successful execution of the Garrison’s responsibilities.
He urged personnel to remain vigilant and accord maximum attention to the security of Abuja, describing it as a critical responsibility of AHQ Garrison. He also appealed to all personnel to extend greater cooperation to the incoming commander.
Addressing the troops, the incoming Commander, Major General John Lar expressed gratitude to the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) for the appointment and described his predecessor as an accomplished commander whose remarkable achievements had set a high standard for the Garrison.
He noted that the successes recorded under Major General Dangana were the result of collective efforts and appealed to officers and soldiers to extend the same level of cooperation and commitment to him. This, he said, would enable the Garrison to sustain its operational effectiveness and continue delivering on its constitutional responsibilities.
Major General Lar assured personnel of an open and professional leadership style anchored on diligence, discipline, and accountability. He urged personnel to remain diligent and professional in the discharge of their duties. He further emphasized the strategic importance of Abuja and the Garrison’s Area of Operational Interest, noting that the security of the Federal Capital Territory remains highly sensitive and demands unwavering vigilance. He charged troops to intensify efforts to deny criminal elements freedom of action within the Garrison’s area through proactive operations and sustained commitment to duty.
Highlights of the event included an operational brief on the AHQ Garrison Area of Responsibility, signing of handing and taking over notes, decoration of the new Commander with the AHQ Garrison Insignia, a Quarter Guard ceremony and group photographs with officers and soldiers.
Bashir Muhammad Jajira Acting Deputy Director Army Headquarters Garrison Public Relations 15 July 2026
MAJOR GENERAL LAR ASSUMES COMMAND AT AHQ GARRISON, VOWS TO SUSTAIN OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE
Major General John Lar has assumed command as the new Commander, Army Headquarters Garrison, with a pledge to sustain operational excellence and intensify security efforts in the Federal Capital Territory.
Major General John Lar took over command from Major General Maxwell Dangana on 15 July 2026 at AHQ Garrison, Mogadishu Cantonment, Asokoro Abuja, as part of the Nigerian Army’s routine posting and command succession process.
In his farewell address, Major General Dangana expressed profound appreciation to officers and soldiers of Army Headquarters Garrison for their loyalty, professionalism and unwavering support during his tenure. He commended the principal staff officers and direct reporting officers for their dedication and tireless efforts in the successful execution of the Garrison’s responsibilities.
He urged personnel to remain vigilant and accord maximum attention to the security of Abuja, describing it as a critical responsibility of AHQ Garrison. He also appealed to all personnel to extend greater cooperation to the incoming commander.
Addressing the troops, the incoming Commander, Major General John Lar expressed gratitude to the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) for the appointment and described his predecessor as an accomplished commander whose remarkable achievements had set a high standard for the Garrison.
He noted that the successes recorded under Major General Dangana were the result of collective efforts and appealed to officers and soldiers to extend the same level of cooperation and commitment to him. This, he said, would enable the Garrison to sustain its operational effectiveness and continue delivering on its constitutional responsibilities.
Major General Lar assured personnel of an open and professional leadership style anchored on diligence, discipline, and accountability. He urged personnel to remain diligent and professional in the discharge of their duties. He further emphasized the strategic importance of Abuja and the Garrison’s Area of Operational Interest, noting that the security of the Federal Capital Territory remains highly sensitive and demands unwavering vigilance. He charged troops to intensify efforts to deny criminal elements freedom of action within the Garrison’s area through proactive operations and sustained commitment to duty.
Highlights of the event included an operational brief on the AHQ Garrison Area of Responsibility, signing of handing and taking over notes, decoration of the new Commander with the AHQ Garrison Insignia, a Quarter Guard ceremony and group photographs with officers and soldiers.
Bashir Muhammad Jajira Acting Deputy Director Army Headquarters Garrison Public Relations 15 July 2026
CHANGE OF BATTON AS BRIGADIER GENERAL USMAN AHMAD TAKES OVER AS COMMANDANT OF DEPOT NIGERIAN ARMY ZARIA
The newly appointed Commandant Depot Nigerian Army Zaria, Brigadier General Usman Ahmad has today, Tuesday 14 July 2026 assumed command of the prestigious military training Institution in Zaria. Before his appointment as the Commandant, Brigadier General Ahmad was the Commander 27 Task Force Brigade, Buni Gari, Yobe State.
In his farewell remarks, the immediate past Commandant, Major General Ahmadu Mohammed thanked the Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu (Nigerian Army Medal) for the opportunity given to him to contribute his quota to the training of the Nigerian Army fighting men and women. He also appreciated the efforts other Commandants of Nigerian Army schools within Chindit Cantonment- Commandants Nigerian Military School and Army School of Physical Training who were also present for the ceremony; and that of his Staff Officers and Instructors for their commitment, loyalty and cooperation during his time as commandant of the prestigious institution. He encouraged them to extend same to his successor as it is all working for the success of the institution, Nigerian Army and the Nation at large.
Speaking during the ceremony, the incoming commandant, Brigadier General Ahmad also expressed his gratitude to the Chief of Army Staff and the authorities for finding him worthy to be commandant of the pioneer military training institution in Nigeria. He also pledged to not only maintain but also build on the already established standard of training and produce warriors who are fit for battle for the Nigerian Army.
Highlights of the ceremony include the Signing of Handing and Taking over note, Handing and Taking over of Command flag and decoration of the new Commandant with Depot Nigerian Army Insignia. Others group photographs, lowering of the old command flag and hoisting of the new command flag.
Chikadibia Viola Anele Captain Acting Assistant Director Army Public Relations Depot Nigerian Army 14 July 2026
CHANGE OF BATTON AS BRIGADIER GENERAL USMAN AHMAD TAKES OVER AS COMMANDANT OF DEPOT NIGERIAN ARMY ZARIA
The newly appointed Commandant Depot Nigerian Army Zaria, Brigadier General Usman Ahmad has today, Tuesday 14 July 2026 assumed command of the prestigious military training Institution in Zaria. Before his appointment as the Commandant, Brigadier General Ahmad was the Commander 27 Task Force Brigade, Buni Gari, Yobe State.
In his farewell remarks, the immediate past Commandant, Major General Ahmadu Mohammed thanked the Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu (Nigerian Army Medal) for the opportunity given to him to contribute his quota to the training of the Nigerian Army fighting men and women. He also appreciated the efforts other Commandants of Nigerian Army schools within Chindit Cantonment- Commandants Nigerian Military School and Army School of Physical Training who were also present for the ceremony; and that of his Staff Officers and Instructors for their commitment, loyalty and cooperation during his time as commandant of the prestigious institution. He encouraged them to extend same to his successor as it is all working for the success of the institution, Nigerian Army and the Nation at large.
Speaking during the ceremony, the incoming commandant, Brigadier General Ahmad also expressed his gratitude to the Chief of Army Staff and the authorities for finding him worthy to be commandant of the pioneer military training institution in Nigeria. He also pledged to not only maintain but also build on the already established standard of training and produce warriors who are fit for battle for the Nigerian Army.
Highlights of the ceremony include the Signing of Handing and Taking over note, Handing and Taking over of Command flag and decoration of the new Commandant with Depot Nigerian Army Insignia. Others group photographs, lowering of the old command flag and hoisting of the new command flag.
Chikadibia Viola Anele Captain Acting Assistant Director Army Public Relations Depot Nigerian Army 14 July 2026
Lt. General Tukur Yusufu Buratai CFR psc(+) NAM GSS ndc (BD) (born 24 November 1960) is a retired Nigerian army lieutenant general, former Chief of Army Staff (appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari in July 2015), and former Nigeria's Ambassador to the Republic of Benin. He was commissioned into the Nigerian Army in 1983 and has had multiple command, administrative, and instructional appointments.
General Buratai is from Buratai town, Biu Local Government Area of Borno State. His father, Yusufu Buratai, was a non commissioned officer in the Royal West African Frontier Force and World War II veteran who fought in Burma. General Buratai had his primary education at Buratai town and thereafter gained admission to Government Teachers College Potiskum, Yobe State, where he graduated with distinction.
He holds a Bachelor of Art (BA) in History from University of Maiduguri in 1990 and Masters of Art (MA) from the same university in 1992, and another Masters of Philosophy (MPhil) in Security Studies, from Bangladesh University of Professionals Dhaka, in 2009. He also attended senior courses and junior courses, Armed Forces Command and Staff College (AFCSC), Jaji Nigeria from (1999 - 2000 - 1994). He received Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in leadership and peace (Honoris Causa) in Kaduna State University and Doctor of Science (Honoris Causa) in International Relations and Strategic, from Igbinedion University, Okada in 2023, and another Doctor of Letter (DLitt) (Honoris Causa), from Nigerian Army University, Biu in 2023. He is a professor of Strategic Studies (Honoris Causa), Igbinedion University, Okada.
In January 1981, Buratai attended the Nigerian Defence Academy Kaduna as a member of Burma battalion of the 29 Regular Combatant Course (29 RC) where he was given the prestigious appointment of Cadet Sergeant Major (CSM). On successful completion of his Officer Cadet training, he was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant on 17 December 1983 into the Infantry Corps of the Nigerian Army.[6] Buratai has a degree in history from University of Maiduguri and a degree in philosophy from Bangladesh University of Professionals, Dhaka. He is also a graduate of National Defence College, Mirpur, Bangladesh.
He served in 26 Amphibious Battalion Elele, Port Harcourt, Military Observer at the United Nations Verification Mission II in Angola; later 26 Guards Battalion, Lagos; Lagos Garrison Command Camp. Lt Gen Buratai also served as administrative officer at the State House, Abuja; 82 Motorized Battalion; 81 Battalion, Bakassi Peninsular; Army Headquarters Garrison, Abuja before he became a Directing Staff at the Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Jaji, earning the prestigious "Pass Staff College Dagger" (psc(+)) appellation.
Subsequently, he served at AHQ Dept of Army Policy and Plans, Abuja; Assistant Chief of Staff Administrative Matters, HQ Infantry Centre Jaji. Additionally, he was again at the Armed Forces Command and Staff College as Director Dept of Land Warfare from where he was appointed Commander 2 Brigade, Port Harcourt, doubling as Commander, Sector 2 JTF Operation PULO SHIELD. Upon promotion to the rank of Major General, he was appointed Commandant, Nigerian Army School of Infantry, Jaji; thereafter he was appointed Director of Procurement DHQ before being appointed Force Commander of the newly reconstituted Multinational Joint Task Force (MJTNF) under the auspices of the Lake Chad Basin Commission and the Benin Republic, an appointment he held till he became Chief of Army Staff.
His operational deployments include Military Observer at the United Nations Verification Mission II in Angola, Op HARMONY IV in the Bakassi Peninsular, OP MESA, Op PULO SHIELD, Op SAFE CONDUCT, MNJTF, Op ZAMAN LAFIYA, and Op LAFIYA DOLE. He was appointed Chief of Army Staff on 13 July 2015.
Tukur Buratai was rumoured to have been replaced by President Buhari following the promotion of Maj.-Gen. L.O Adeosun to Lieutenant General, making him of the same rank as Buratai. But the report was immediately debunked by the Army.[10] General Tukur Buratai resigned on January 26, 2021.
Tukur Yusufu Buratai is married and blessed with eight children, four male, four females. His hobbies are farming, squash racket and jogging.
Late MAJOR IJ BULAMA He passed away on 13th July, 2008 in National hospital Abuja after a brief illness.
MILITARY CAREER Major Bulama was enlisted into the Nigerian Defense Academy (NDA), kaduna as a member of 45th Regular Combatant Course in 1993 and granted to the rank of 2nd Lieutenant into the Nigerian Army Corp of Military Police (NACMP) in 1998.
Brigadier General Mohammed Lawal Abubakar, Former President Muhammadu Buhari’s Aide-De-Camp (ADC),
Abubakar, was born on the 28th March 1973 at Wusasa Zaria. Father from Kano State. Mother from Edo State. He had a very impressive educational background. He attended Nigerian Military School (NMS), Zaria, from 1985 – 1990 where he developed early leadership skills.
He was the Head Boy of his set (Popularly known as Boy Regimental Sergeant Major). After graduating from NMS in 1990 he had a stilt stay at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria as a science undergraduate student.
He later proceeded to Nigerian Defence Academy in 1992 on gaining admission as a member of 44 Regular Course to read Biological Sciences. Brig Gen Abubakar has a Masters Degree in International Affairs and Diplomacy, and also a Masters in Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice both from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. He possesses the following Medals and Decorations.
– Pass Staff Course (psc) – Command Medal (Cm) – Field Command Medal (Fcm) – United Nations Mission in Sierra-leone (UNAMSIL) – General Operations Medal (Gom) – Forces Service Star – Meritorious Service Star
Brig Gen Lawal is a fellow of the Nigerian Army Resource Centre (NARC). He is married to Hajiya Fatima Musa Daura and blessed with Children.
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MAJOR GENERAL LAR ASSUMES COMMAND AT AHQ GARRISON, VOWS TO SUSTAIN OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE
Major General John Lar has assumed command as the new Commander, Army Headquarters Garrison, with a pledge to sustain operational excellence and intensify security efforts in the Federal Capital Territory.
Major General John Lar took over command from Major General Maxwell Dangana on 15 July 2026 at AHQ Garrison, Mogadishu Cantonment, Asokoro Abuja, as part of the Nigerian Army’s routine posting and command succession process.
In his farewell address, Major General Dangana expressed profound appreciation to officers and soldiers of Army Headquarters Garrison for their loyalty, professionalism and unwavering support during his tenure. He commended the principal staff officers and direct reporting officers for their dedication and tireless efforts in the successful execution of the Garrison’s responsibilities.
He urged personnel to remain vigilant and accord maximum attention to the security of Abuja, describing it as a critical responsibility of AHQ Garrison. He also appealed to all personnel to extend greater cooperation to the incoming commander.
Addressing the troops, the incoming Commander, Major General John Lar expressed gratitude to the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) for the appointment and described his predecessor as an accomplished commander whose remarkable achievements had set a high standard for the Garrison.
He noted that the successes recorded under Major General Dangana were the result of collective efforts and appealed to officers and soldiers to extend the same level of cooperation and commitment to him. This, he said, would enable the Garrison to sustain its operational effectiveness and continue delivering on its constitutional responsibilities.
Major General Lar assured personnel of an open and professional leadership style anchored on diligence, discipline, and accountability. He urged personnel to remain diligent and professional in the discharge of their duties.
He further emphasized the strategic importance of Abuja and the Garrison’s Area of Operational Interest, noting that the security of the Federal Capital Territory remains highly sensitive and demands unwavering vigilance. He charged troops to intensify efforts to deny criminal elements freedom of action within the Garrison’s area through proactive operations and sustained commitment to duty.
Highlights of the event included an operational brief on the AHQ Garrison Area of Responsibility, signing of handing and taking over notes, decoration of the new Commander with the AHQ Garrison Insignia, a Quarter Guard ceremony and group photographs with officers and soldiers.
Bashir Muhammad Jajira
Acting Deputy Director
Army Headquarters Garrison Public Relations
15 July 2026
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MAJOR GENERAL LAR ASSUMES COMMAND AT AHQ GARRISON, VOWS TO SUSTAIN OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE
Major General John Lar has assumed command as the new Commander, Army Headquarters Garrison, with a pledge to sustain operational excellence and intensify security efforts in the Federal Capital Territory.
Major General John Lar took over command from Major General Maxwell Dangana on 15 July 2026 at AHQ Garrison, Mogadishu Cantonment, Asokoro Abuja, as part of the Nigerian Army’s routine posting and command succession process.
In his farewell address, Major General Dangana expressed profound appreciation to officers and soldiers of Army Headquarters Garrison for their loyalty, professionalism and unwavering support during his tenure. He commended the principal staff officers and direct reporting officers for their dedication and tireless efforts in the successful execution of the Garrison’s responsibilities.
He urged personnel to remain vigilant and accord maximum attention to the security of Abuja, describing it as a critical responsibility of AHQ Garrison. He also appealed to all personnel to extend greater cooperation to the incoming commander.
Addressing the troops, the incoming Commander, Major General John Lar expressed gratitude to the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) for the appointment and described his predecessor as an accomplished commander whose remarkable achievements had set a high standard for the Garrison.
He noted that the successes recorded under Major General Dangana were the result of collective efforts and appealed to officers and soldiers to extend the same level of cooperation and commitment to him. This, he said, would enable the Garrison to sustain its operational effectiveness and continue delivering on its constitutional responsibilities.
Major General Lar assured personnel of an open and professional leadership style anchored on diligence, discipline, and accountability. He urged personnel to remain diligent and professional in the discharge of their duties.
He further emphasized the strategic importance of Abuja and the Garrison’s Area of Operational Interest, noting that the security of the Federal Capital Territory remains highly sensitive and demands unwavering vigilance. He charged troops to intensify efforts to deny criminal elements freedom of action within the Garrison’s area through proactive operations and sustained commitment to duty.
Highlights of the event included an operational brief on the AHQ Garrison Area of Responsibility, signing of handing and taking over notes, decoration of the new Commander with the AHQ Garrison Insignia, a Quarter Guard ceremony and group photographs with officers and soldiers.
Bashir Muhammad Jajira
Acting Deputy Director
Army Headquarters Garrison Public Relations
15 July 2026
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CHANGE OF BATTON AS BRIGADIER GENERAL USMAN AHMAD TAKES OVER AS COMMANDANT OF DEPOT NIGERIAN ARMY ZARIA
The newly appointed Commandant Depot Nigerian Army Zaria, Brigadier General Usman Ahmad has today, Tuesday 14 July 2026 assumed command of the prestigious military training Institution in Zaria. Before his appointment as the Commandant, Brigadier General Ahmad was the Commander 27 Task Force Brigade, Buni Gari, Yobe State.
In his farewell remarks, the immediate past Commandant, Major General Ahmadu Mohammed thanked the Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu (Nigerian Army Medal) for the opportunity given to him to contribute his quota to the training of the Nigerian Army fighting men and women. He also appreciated the efforts other Commandants of Nigerian Army schools within Chindit Cantonment- Commandants Nigerian Military School and Army School of Physical Training who were also present for the ceremony; and that of his Staff Officers and Instructors for their commitment, loyalty and cooperation during his time as commandant of the prestigious institution. He encouraged them to extend same to his successor as it is all working for the success of the institution, Nigerian Army and the Nation at large.
Speaking during the ceremony, the incoming commandant, Brigadier General Ahmad also expressed his gratitude to the Chief of Army Staff and the authorities for finding him worthy to be commandant of the pioneer military training institution in Nigeria. He also pledged to not only maintain but also build on the already established standard of training and produce warriors who are fit for battle for the Nigerian Army.
Highlights of the ceremony include the Signing of Handing and Taking over note, Handing and Taking over of Command flag and decoration of the new Commandant with Depot Nigerian Army Insignia. Others group photographs, lowering of the old command flag and hoisting of the new command flag.
Chikadibia Viola Anele
Captain
Acting Assistant Director Army Public Relations
Depot Nigerian Army
14 July 2026
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CHANGE OF BATTON AS BRIGADIER GENERAL USMAN AHMAD TAKES OVER AS COMMANDANT OF DEPOT NIGERIAN ARMY ZARIA
The newly appointed Commandant Depot Nigerian Army Zaria, Brigadier General Usman Ahmad has today, Tuesday 14 July 2026 assumed command of the prestigious military training Institution in Zaria. Before his appointment as the Commandant, Brigadier General Ahmad was the Commander 27 Task Force Brigade, Buni Gari, Yobe State.
In his farewell remarks, the immediate past Commandant, Major General Ahmadu Mohammed thanked the Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu (Nigerian Army Medal) for the opportunity given to him to contribute his quota to the training of the Nigerian Army fighting men and women. He also appreciated the efforts other Commandants of Nigerian Army schools within Chindit Cantonment- Commandants Nigerian Military School and Army School of Physical Training who were also present for the ceremony; and that of his Staff Officers and Instructors for their commitment, loyalty and cooperation during his time as commandant of the prestigious institution. He encouraged them to extend same to his successor as it is all working for the success of the institution, Nigerian Army and the Nation at large.
Speaking during the ceremony, the incoming commandant, Brigadier General Ahmad also expressed his gratitude to the Chief of Army Staff and the authorities for finding him worthy to be commandant of the pioneer military training institution in Nigeria. He also pledged to not only maintain but also build on the already established standard of training and produce warriors who are fit for battle for the Nigerian Army.
Highlights of the ceremony include the Signing of Handing and Taking over note, Handing and Taking over of Command flag and decoration of the new Commandant with Depot Nigerian Army Insignia. Others group photographs, lowering of the old command flag and hoisting of the new command flag.
Chikadibia Viola Anele
Captain
Acting Assistant Director Army Public Relations
Depot Nigerian Army
14 July 2026
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Lt. General Tukur Yusufu Buratai CFR psc(+) NAM GSS ndc (BD) (born 24 November 1960) is a retired Nigerian army lieutenant general, former Chief of Army Staff (appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari in July 2015), and former Nigeria's Ambassador to the Republic of Benin. He was commissioned into the Nigerian Army in 1983 and has had multiple command, administrative, and instructional appointments.
General Buratai is from Buratai town, Biu Local Government Area of Borno State. His father, Yusufu Buratai, was a non commissioned officer in the Royal West African Frontier Force and World War II veteran who fought in Burma. General Buratai had his primary education at Buratai town and thereafter gained admission to Government Teachers College Potiskum, Yobe State, where he graduated with distinction.
He holds a Bachelor of Art (BA) in History from University of Maiduguri in 1990 and Masters of Art (MA) from the same university in 1992, and another Masters of Philosophy (MPhil) in Security Studies, from Bangladesh University of Professionals Dhaka, in 2009. He also attended senior courses and junior courses, Armed Forces Command and Staff College (AFCSC), Jaji Nigeria from (1999 - 2000 - 1994). He received Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in leadership and peace (Honoris Causa) in Kaduna State University and Doctor of Science (Honoris Causa) in International Relations and Strategic, from Igbinedion University, Okada in 2023, and another Doctor of Letter (DLitt) (Honoris Causa), from Nigerian Army University, Biu in 2023. He is a professor of Strategic Studies (Honoris Causa), Igbinedion University, Okada.
In January 1981, Buratai attended the Nigerian Defence Academy Kaduna as a member of Burma battalion of the 29 Regular Combatant Course (29 RC) where he was given the prestigious appointment of Cadet Sergeant Major (CSM). On successful completion of his Officer Cadet training, he was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant on 17 December 1983 into the Infantry Corps of the Nigerian Army.[6] Buratai has a degree in history from University of Maiduguri and a degree in philosophy from Bangladesh University of Professionals, Dhaka. He is also a graduate of National Defence College, Mirpur, Bangladesh.
He served in 26 Amphibious Battalion Elele, Port Harcourt, Military Observer at the United Nations Verification Mission II in Angola; later 26 Guards Battalion, Lagos; Lagos Garrison Command Camp. Lt Gen Buratai also served as administrative officer at the State House, Abuja; 82 Motorized Battalion; 81 Battalion, Bakassi Peninsular; Army Headquarters Garrison, Abuja before he became a Directing Staff at the Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Jaji, earning the prestigious "Pass Staff College Dagger" (psc(+)) appellation.
Subsequently, he served at AHQ Dept of Army Policy and Plans, Abuja; Assistant Chief of Staff Administrative Matters, HQ Infantry Centre Jaji. Additionally, he was again at the Armed Forces Command and Staff College as Director Dept of Land Warfare from where he was appointed Commander 2 Brigade, Port Harcourt, doubling as Commander, Sector 2 JTF Operation PULO SHIELD. Upon promotion to the rank of Major General, he was appointed Commandant, Nigerian Army School of Infantry, Jaji; thereafter he was appointed Director of Procurement DHQ before being appointed Force Commander of the newly reconstituted Multinational Joint Task Force (MJTNF) under the auspices of the Lake Chad Basin Commission and the Benin Republic, an appointment he held till he became Chief of Army Staff.
His operational deployments include Military Observer at the United Nations Verification Mission II in Angola, Op HARMONY IV in the Bakassi Peninsular, OP MESA, Op PULO SHIELD, Op SAFE CONDUCT, MNJTF, Op ZAMAN LAFIYA, and Op LAFIYA DOLE. He was appointed Chief of Army Staff on 13 July 2015.
Tukur Buratai was rumoured to have been replaced by President Buhari following the promotion of Maj.-Gen. L.O Adeosun to Lieutenant General, making him of the same rank as Buratai. But the report was immediately debunked by the Army.[10] General Tukur Buratai resigned on January 26, 2021.
Tukur Yusufu Buratai is married and blessed with eight children, four male, four females. His hobbies are farming, squash racket and jogging.
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REMEMBRANCE OF A PATRIOT
Late MAJOR IJ BULAMA He passed away on 13th July, 2008 in National hospital Abuja after a brief illness.
MILITARY CAREER
Major Bulama was enlisted into the Nigerian Defense Academy (NDA), kaduna as a member of 45th Regular Combatant Course in 1993 and granted to the rank of 2nd Lieutenant into the Nigerian Army Corp of Military Police (NACMP) in 1998.
APPOINTMENTS HELD
- Staff Officer 2 DIVISION PROVOST GROUP, Ibadan.
- NIBATT 2 - UNAMSIL, PORT-LOKO, SIERRA LEONE
- Provost Officer NIGERIAN ARMED FORCES RESETTLEMENT CENTRE (NAFRC), Oshodi.
- OC Provost DEPOT NIGERIAN ARMY, Zaria.
- OC Provost 13TH AMPHIBIOUS BRIGADE, Calabar.
- OC Provost AHQ GARRISON, Abacha barracks.
May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace.Amen.
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Brigadier General Mohammed Lawal Abubakar, Former President Muhammadu Buhari’s Aide-De-Camp (ADC),
Abubakar, was born on the 28th March 1973 at Wusasa Zaria. Father from Kano State. Mother from Edo State. He had a very impressive educational background. He attended Nigerian Military School (NMS), Zaria, from 1985 – 1990 where he developed early leadership skills.
He was the Head Boy of his set (Popularly known as Boy Regimental Sergeant Major). After graduating from NMS in 1990 he had a stilt stay at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria as a science undergraduate student.
He later proceeded to Nigerian Defence Academy in 1992 on gaining admission as a member of 44 Regular Course to read Biological Sciences. Brig Gen Abubakar has a Masters Degree in International Affairs and Diplomacy, and also a Masters in Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice both from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. He possesses the following Medals and Decorations.
– Pass Staff Course (psc)
– Command Medal (Cm)
– Field Command Medal (Fcm)
– United Nations Mission in Sierra-leone (UNAMSIL)
– General Operations Medal (Gom)
– Forces Service Star
– Meritorious Service Star
Brig Gen Lawal is a fellow of the Nigerian Army Resource Centre (NARC). He is married to Hajiya Fatima Musa Daura and blessed with Children.
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PRESIDENT NAOWA DR SAFIYYAH HASSAN SHAIBU LEADS EXTENSIVE HUMANITARIAN, EDUCATIONAL AND WELFARE OUTREACH INITIATIVE IN PORT HARCOURT
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