NDA presents book in honour of NYSC
DG
By John Oba
Abuja
The Nigerian
Defence Academy, Department of History and War Studies, has presented a book
titled: “War, Society and Leadership in Nigeria,” in honour of the Director-General,
National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig.-Gen Shuaibu Ibrahim.
In his
opening remarks, the representative of NDA commandant, (Maj.-Gen J. Sarham), Provost,
Nigerian Defence Academy, Professor Isa Garba, said the academy was proud of
the honouree who is an Associate Professor, saying the book would contribute to
literature in understanding the history of wars in Nigeria.
He said the
leadership precepts outlined in the book is a replica of the leadership
character of the honouree.
He urged the
DG to remain focused on actualising his vision for the NYSC through relentless
pursuit of his policy thrust anchored on five cardinal points.
The
honouree, Ibrahim, while appreciating the academy for the honour done him with
the presentation, said the military and the academic community could work
together to lift the sector to an enviable height.
He
appreciated the History department of the NDA and said his achievement couldn’t
be possible without the support of the NDA.
“Continue to
touch your fellow human being. This is an example of reward for hardwork.
Therefore, this honour will spur me to do more.
“It is a
privilege and honour to receive this for my department. I want to use this
opportunity to commend the commandant and the provost of the academy. This is
encouraging.
“Also, it is
a lesson for others that when given opportunity to serve humanity, there is
always a reward at the end of the service,” he said.
Dr Julia
Ogbaji, who is a class mate of the honouree, reading the honouree’s citation
said Ibrahim is a scholar and has authored many books, hence his promotion to
the rank of Associate Professor.
The book
reviewer, President, Historical Society of Nigeria, Professor Okpeh O. Okpeh
(jnr) said the book interrogates the
concept of war and development, simplifying history using examples from
Nigeria.
He said the
book was well written and researched and is fragmented into four adequate
tested patterns and it focuses on self-discipline.