World peace institute recognises Buratai as first global bearer of security torch
World Institute for Peace (WIP) has said Nigerian Ambassador to the Republic of Benin, Lt Gen (Rtd) Tukur Yusufu Buratai (Rtd) is the first bearer of the security torch in the whole world.
This Honour was bestowed on him during the World Peace Symposium by the Institution on Sunday in Lagos.
Amb. Buratai was highly praised by the Ambassadors of the World Institute of Peace as a result of his committed efforts to ensuring peace in Nigeria which has been under attack by Boko Haram insurgents.
Amb. Rania Angelakoudi, from Greece, called Buratai an extraordinary soldier who devoted his life to the safety of life and property in Nigeria.
She congratulated Buratai for the great feats he has achieved as the First Bearer of the Security Torch.
A staff of honour was also presented to Buratai to commend his service to Nigeria.
In his acceptance speech, Ambassador Buratai noted that the issue of security should be of utmost concern to everyone because “Nuclear arsenal is on the rise globally. About 27 countries are currently engulfed in conflicts worldwide and two billion people live in war-affected areas. In this, children are mostly affected.
“Therefore, I dedicate my life to defend Nigeria, Africa and the world as I wholeheartedly accept this honour as a global touch bearer of peace and a for runner of global peace,” he stated.
