The Former Chief of Army Staff, COAS, retired Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai has called on Nigerians to continue to live in unity for mutual coexistence and development of Nigeria.
Retired General Buratai, who is the Nigeria Ambassador to Benin Republic stated this in Saki area of Oyo State while being conferred with Honourary title of “Jagunmolu of Sakiland”.
Also conferred with the honourary title was retired Lieutenant.General Lamidi Adeosun, who was given the title of “Akinrogu of Sakiland”.
The former COAS said that the conferment of honourary traditional title on him in Saki was a sign of unity in Nigeria which must be emulated by all Nigerians irrespective of religion or tribles.
Retired General Buratai noted that there could be likelihood of conflict, distrust and accremony in society or country where there was disunity.
“If there is unity, there will be unity of purpose for the development and progress of the country and the future of the country will be good.
“We must accommodate everyone from all works of lives.
“My conferment of traditional title is a sign that Nigeria is one and symbol of unity that wherever you are coming from you are recognised for what you have done.
‘ I see it as a great honour to me as a person, my family, community which is Borno State and the Nigerian Army which I served and retired and to all peace loving Nigerians that are fighting for unity and peaceful coexistence of fellow Nigerians,’ he said.
He appreciated the Okere of Sakiland, Oba Khalid Oyedepo and the entire people of Sakiland for honouring him based on what he has done for the country while in service.
He called on Nigerians to continue to support the Nigerian Army in performing its constitutional role.
Contributing, The Olowu of Owu Kuta, Oba Hameed Oyelude, described Buratai as a highly distribilised Nigerian, noting that the title was a celebration of excellent and a show of appreciation for what he has done while in service.
In his remark, the Okere of Sakiland, Oba Khalid Oyedepo, said the title was conferred on the two retired generals for their immense contribution to Sakiland and Nigeria in general.
Oba Oyedepo therefore called on the youths to imbibe the attitude of the honouraries and be serious about their education while urging parents to pay attention to the education of their wards for the growth of the nation.
Dignitaries at the occasion are the General Officer Commanding (GOC), 2 Division Nigerian Army, retired and serving top Army personnel as well as traditional rulers.
Raheedah Makinde
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