.. Guards Brigade Felicitate with Ressiden tBihari at 80. Presents gift Items
President Muhammadu Buhari has lauded the Commander Guards Brigade and his team for their service, sacrifice as well as dedication in keeping Abuja Secured.
President Buhari gave the commendation when the Commander Guards Brigade Nigerian Army, Brig Gen Mohammed Takuti Usman along side some of his senior staff officers on 19 December 2022, paid a special visit at the State House Abuja.
The President further reminded them of the tenates of military service which he noted requires self sacrifice and commitment.
He added that he was grateful to God almighty for keeping him so far since he became the President elect stressing that the Armed Forces had lived up to expectations in addressing the several security challenges.
He assured all present and Nigerian that he remains committed to the service of the father land to continue to serve the nation.
President Buhari equally used the event to congratulate the Commander Guards Brigade and other senior officers of the Nigerian Army who benefited from the recent Brigadier to Major General promotion released by the Army Council under his watch among which the Commander Guards Brigade benefited
In his word, the Commander Guards Brigade Nigerian Army, Brig Gen Mohammed Takuti Usman specially congratulate the Commander -In- Chief as he clocks 80 years of age and to further wish him many more years of celebration in good health.
Brig Gen Usman further used the opportunity to appreciate President Buhari for providing the Brigade with the requisite platforms needed to secure the Federal Capital and it's environs which he affirmed has gone along way towards ensuring the security of parts of Niger,Kogi, Kaduna and Nasarawa which are neighbouring states to the Federal Capital Territory.
Climax of the visit was the presentation of gift items to the president and group photograph. The event was witnessed by some members of the federal executive council among whom is the secretary to the Federal Government, Mr Boss Mustapha, Chief of Staff to the President, Professor Ibrahim Gambari and Perm Sec State House Tijani Idris.
Also in attendance were Commanding officers of the various Guards Battalion under the Brigade.
