The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Tukur Yusuf Buratai has won the prestigious Kwameh Nkrumah Leadership Award.

The award which was presented by the All African Students Union (AASU) was in recognition of his exemplary leadership and commitment to duty and the fight against insurgency in the North East.

Country representative of the AASU, Ambassador Akinyele Olasumbo who led a delegation of the Union’s executive said the award was to enable them join other well-meaning Nigerians in

Appreciating the leadership style, patriotism and commitment of the COAS which has brought about peace and security in Nigeria.

The AASU which had representatives from Nigeria, Cameroon, Cote D’Ivoire and Ghana further explained that the award would also spur other African leaders to ensure peace and stability of the African continent.

Accepting the award, General Buratai said he was deeply humbled to be associated with the name and virtues of the highly revered African leader, the late Dr. Kwameh Nkrumah as manifested in the Award and dedicated it to all the Officers and Soldiers of the Nigerian Army for their selflessness and commitment to duty.

Burutai said the Nigerian Army troops are doing well in the North East, and acknowledged the support of President Muhammadu Buhari, Nigerians as well as international organizations in the fight against the insurgency, adding that terrorism is global problem that must be tackled to enable development thrive in the continent.

The COAS also urged all African youths to focus on their studies, adding that it is the basis for the overall socio-economic development of the African continent. He urged them to always respect elders, constituted authorities and contribute positively in order to change Africa for the better.