Commander of the Zambian Army, Lieutenant General Geoffrey Choongo Zyeele, has paid glowing tribute to the exemplary management and contributions of Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai (Rtd), former Chief of Army Staff of Nigeria, in advancing worldwide peace and safety throughout Africa.
This recognition got here throughout a courtesy go to by Lt Gen Buratai, who at the moment is in Zambia to organize for the launching of the League of African Ambassadors (LAA), to the Zambia Army Headquarters in Lusaka on Monday.
Lt Gen Zyeele recommended the previous Nigerian Army Chief for his pivotal function in establishing the Nigerian Army War College, which has develop into a mannequin for army management coaching and strategic research on the continent.
He famous that the go to underscored Lt Gen Buratai’s unwavering dedication to selling peace and strengthening strategic army partnerships amongst African nations.
During his tenure as Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff from 2015 to 2021, Lt Gen Buratai spearheaded main counter-insurgency operations and launched progressive uneven warfare methods that revitalized the Nigerian Army and enhanced regional safety cooperation.
Lt Gen Zyeele additional acknowledged that Zambia continues to attract helpful classes from Nigeria’s experiences in combating terrorism and insurgency—echoing President Hakainde Hichilema’s view that “instability anywhere is instability everywhere.”
In response, Lt Gen Buratai expressed appreciation to the Zambia Army for its proactive measures in safeguarding nationwide borders and curbing rising safety threats.
He additionally recommended Zambia’s energetic participation within the inaugural African Chiefs of Defence Staff Summit, describing it as a milestone within the continent’s collective resolve to maintain peace and stability.
On the diplomatic entrance, each generals reaffirmed the rising cooperation between Nigeria and Zambia in areas corresponding to defence, well being, commerce, and schooling, notably by data change between the Nigerian Army War College and Zambian army establishments.
Lt Gen Buratai’s go to comes forward of the much-anticipated launch of the League of African Ambassadors (LAA)—a continental initiative geared toward deepening collaboration, unity, and understanding amongst African nations.
