President Muhammadu Buhari has said that Nigeria as a nation is in need of selfless citizens to change Nigeria for the better.
In a tribute to the pioneer Director-General of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, Major General Timothy Babatunde Ogundeko, the President said that Nigeria needed such nationalist as a pacesetter in strategic leadership training.
He said that as General Ogundeko’s remains are laid to rest this weekend, he is of the belief that he will be long remembered for his towering role as an educationist and public administrator, who immensely contributed to the procedure and processes of training potential leaders in the security and socio-political environment of Nigeria.
The President said that with his tireless efforts and foresight, General Ogundeko transformed the Nigerian Army Education Corps for the benefit of the Service and the nation; and his legendary role in the establishment of Command Secondary Schools is well appreciated.
He said that the vision of the deceased for a united and prosperous Nigeria will be honoured by all who mourn him even as he extends heartfelt condolences to the family of the General as well as the government and people of Ogun State. [myad]
