Glitz and glamour As Buratai Bags Chieftaincy Title
By Aysha S. Rabo
It was glitz and glamour as his Excellency, Lt.General Ambassador Tukur Yusufu Buratai (rtd), CFR, was conferred with a top traditional title, Ochiagha Dike Eji Ogu- Aguleri by His Royal Majesty, Dr. Mike Idigo V. Igwe of Aguleri Kingdom during the 124th Annual Ovala Aguleri fiesta on Saturday, January 6th, 2024.
The former Chief of Army Staff (COAS, Nigerian Army) and former Ambassador to the Republic of Benin, who arrived the arena with cross section of eminent Nigerians across all board, including the former Governor of Anambra State and a friend of Ambassador Buratai, and one of the most accomplished Son of Aguleri, Chief Willie Obiano, Traditional Rulers, Serving and Retired Senior Military Personnel, Academicians, Senior Politicians and various Captains of Industry, the delegation was led by the Emir of Biu, His Royal Highness, Alhaji Mustapha Umar Mustapha II, CON, with over Twelve Royal Fathers across the Country, including the Emir of Keffi, HRM Dr Chindo Shehu Yamusa, the Olowu of Kuta, His Royal Majesty, Kabiyesi, Oba Dr Adekunle Makama CON, the Tegbosun III among other traditional rulers, Alhaji Ibrahim Shehu, the Vice President of the Biu Emirate, Alhaji Ibrahim Yusuf Buratai, His Royal Highness Alhaji Dr Bashir Albashir Bukar, OON, Mai Machina, Emir of Machina, representative of the Chief of Defense Staff (CDS) Air Cdr Chukwuba, the President of 29 regular course, Cdre Teidi M B (rtd), Lt General Lamidi Adeosun (rtd) former Chief of Policy and Plans Nigerian Army, Real Admiral Abdul Biu Adamu (rtd), the Shattima Biu, Brig General Abdullahi Dadan Garba (rtd) the Zannah Biu, Major General Efeovbokhan Mathais (rtd), Major General Bulama Biu (rtd), Brig General SK Usman (rtd), former Director Army Public Relations, Major General Victor Ezugwu (rtd), Prof Kyari Mohammed, the Vice Chancellor, Nigerian Army University, Biu, Dr Ahmed Manzo, Major Gen MG Ali, Alhaji Usman Nam-Nam, Hon Jafaru Gidado, General Muktar (rtd) Engr Hassan Muhammed, Colonel Emmanuel Adegbola of the Nigerian Army, as well as many others to numerous to mention.
Glitz and glamour As Buratai Bags Chieftaincy Title