Reproduced below is the testimonial written by the Principal of the Provincial Secondary School, Katsina, on Muhammadu Buhari, a form six student then, to the Army Selection Board in 1961
BUHARI MOHAMED
Date of Birth: 17 Dec 1942. Date of leaving school: Dec 1961
Date covered by report: From Jan 1956 to Dec 1961.
“Entered Jan 1954. Taking normal 6 years to WASC. Head Boy of the School. Played for 1st Soccer XI on occasion. Reserve for 1ste Hockey XI. Plays House Soccer and Hockey. Member Red Cross Junior xxxx. Vice-President of the Debating Society. Active and Alert, physically and mentally. Took WASC 1961. Predicted a Grade 2 Certificate for him. This is a reasonable hope. Wants a career in the Army. A fine boy of honest and open disposition. A trifle gentle in dealing with his Juniors. Loyal. Polite. Well mannered. Consciencious. Went to UK 1961 for a short visit sponsored by Elder Dempster Ltd.
Highly recommended as potential officer material” [myad]
