Jubilation as ex-Buhari's Army Chief, Buratai, Gets Appointment in US

Jubilation as ex-Buhari's Army Chief, Buratai, Gets Appointment in US

  • Former President Muhammadu Buhari's chief of army staff, Lieutenant General Yusuf Buratai, has gotten a federal government appointment
  • Buratai was appointed as the chairman of Fire Prevention Week and Expo, Nigerian Humanitarian Action's (NIHA) international flagship program in the US
  • Recall that Buratai, during his time in office, led the war against terrorism, banditry and kidnapping in several parts of the country

Josiah Idowu-Fearon, Vice-Chairman of NIHA, announced the appointment of Lieutenant General Tukur Yusuf Buratai (rtd), former Chief of Army Staff, as the Chairman of Fire Prevention Week and Expo, NIHA's flagship program in the United States.

Buratai served as the chief of the army staff during the administration of the immediate past President Muhammadu Buhari and is now Nigeria's Ambassador to the Republic of Benin.

Former Chief of Army Staff Tukur Yusuf Buhari has been appointed as the chairman of the Nigerian Humanitarian Action, NIHA, in the US.
Buhari take the lead of Nigerian Humanitarian Action, NIHA, to the US Photo Credit: @justin_obongha
Source: Twitter

Buratai appointed to lead anti-fire outbreak war

The appointment of Buratai is a strategic move to tackle the escalating fire outbreaks in Nigeria. Dr. Kletsaint Akor, Chairman of NIHA and the Proponents Council of Nigeria Fire Prevention Week, welcomed Buratai's appointment, describing it as a "game-changer" in the fight against fire incidents.

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Buratai, with his military background, has committed to rallying support from stakeholders to reduce fire disasters and enhance fire safety measures.

The partnership between NIHA and the Federal Fire Service seeks to enhance response strategies and raise public awareness, addressing the ongoing threat of fire outbreaks to public properties and the economy.

Through this collaboration, NIHA aims to make a significant impact in fire prevention and management in Nigeria, leveraging Buratai's leadership expertise and network.

Why NIHA appoints Buratai

NIHA expressed optimism that with Buratai leading the initiative, there is renewed hope for a more effective approach to combating fire hazards in Nigeria.

During his time, the military carried out several operations, and the administration fought several battles to restore security in the country.

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Buratai led the war against Boko Haram terrorists in the northeast, against the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), banditry in the north-central, and kidnapping in other parts of the country.

Source: Legit.ng

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Bada Yusuf (Politics and Current Affairs Editor) Yusuf Amoo Bada is an accomplished writer with 7 years of experience in journalism and writing, he is also politics and current affairs editor with Legit.ng. He holds B.A in Literature from OAU, and Diploma in Mass Comm. He has obtained certificates in Advance Digital Reporting, News Lab workshop, Journalism AI Discovery. He previously worked as Editor with OperaNews. Legit’s Best Editor of the Year for Politics and Current Affairs Desk (2023). Contact: bada.yusuf.amoo@corp.legit.ng