He described his attainment of the rank of Lieutenant General and Chief of Army Staff as historic.
Buratai, who made the disclosure during his official handover to Major General Ibrahim Attahiru at the Army Headquarters, said the Army will never remain the same after his exit.
According to him: “Former President Olusegun Obasanjo almost retired me 21 years ago when I was a Major. My retirement after 40 years of Service is historic,hence, calls for gratitude”.
Thanking troops serving home and abroad Buratai insisted the Army will not remain the same owing to his transformational leadership and landmark achievements.
He added the Nigerian Army has been better positioned with intelligence gathering techniques and equipment.
He prided his administration will be remembered for improved professionalism, improved responsiveness to personnel welfare and responsiveness to Nigeria’s Democratic system.
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