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A former staff at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies Kuru- Jos, has however advised the incoming president to stick to the established tradition of appointing an NSA from the ranks of military officers and those that retired from the military.
“If it were before, not only the service chiefs, even commanders would not want to respect him because he or she is a civilian. The Armed Forces, saddled with the responsibility of protecting the country, are also the backbone of any democratic government and for the eight years he has been in power, President Buhari rarely attended public functions related policy issues, whether on education or health, except military ceremonies where he was consistent.
Their lengthy stay in office however built trust and confidence between the presidency and the top hierarchy of the military. Buhari also favoured officers from the northeast in the appointment of service chiefs because of the level of insecurity in the region. He said, “In the next dispensation, the people will want consolidation of the previous achievement of the governor. And with the emergence of Sen. Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu as president- elect, alongside Sen. Kashim Shettima who is his Vice President, Borno is indeed lucky. Collaboration between the federal and state government will boost the economy and security of Borno State,” Obadiah said.
While there have been calls and counter arguments for an interim government, the military has declared support for President-elect Tinubu. In 2008, Yusuf completed the Tactical Intelligence Officers and Security Investigations courses to improve his capabilities as a military officer. However, the Director Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu said he was not aware of such development. The Army spokesman said he has not been communicated as regards the appointment of an ADC for the president-elect.
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