Amb. Buratai becomes first bearer of security torch worldwide

Amb. Buratai becomes first bearer of security torch worldwide

By ASHA S RABO

Nigeria’s Ambassador to the Republic of Benin Lt Gen Tukur Yusufu Buratai (Rtd), has been named the first security torchbearer in history.

 

The World Institute for Peace (WIP) presented him with this honour at the World Peace Symposium on Sunday in Lagos.

The Ambassadors of the World Institute of Peace warmly complimented Buratai for his tireless efforts to maintain peace in Nigeria, which has been attacked by Boko Haram militants.

 

Buratai was referred to as an exceptional soldier who gave his life for the protection of life and property in Nigeria by one of the Greek ambassadors, Amb. Rania Angelakoudi. She commended Buratai on his outstanding accomplishments.

Amb. Buratai also received a staff of honour in appreciation for his service to Nigeria.

 

The subject of security should be of the foremost concern to everyone, according to Ambassador Buratai, who stated in his acceptance speech that “Nuclear arsenal is on the rise globally.”

“Therefore, I dedicate my life to defend Nigeria, Africa and the world as I wholeheartedly accept this honour as a global touch bearer of peace and a for runner of global peace,” Buratai stated.

Princess Gloria Akobundu, National Coordinator of the African Union Development Agency and Chief Executive Officer of the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (AUDAD/NEPAD), Major General OC Ajunwa, GOC 81 Division, Nigerian Army, Major General Hundeyin Parker, Deputy Commandant, NAFRC Oshodi, and Senator Gbadamosi, Senator in the Benin Republic, were among the dignitaries who attended the event.