A new revelation about the personality of the Nigerian president has been made public.
President Muhammadu Buhari has said that he was “absolutely satisfied” with the performance of the newly promoted Commander, Brigade of Guards, Major General Mohammed Usman.
The President, who noted he was difficult to satisfy, said shortly after decorating Usman at a short ceremony at the Villa, that “nobody has been able to touch me while you are here. I’m absolutely satisfied with your performance”.
This was contained in a statement by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu.
The President, assisted by the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Faruk Yahaya, and the wife of the Commander, Dr Rekiya Usman decorated the officer with his new rank.
President Buhari recalled his tumultuous military career marked with coups, counter-coups, and detention, describing Usman as a very lucky officer to have risen to the height of his military career with distinction and without hiccups.
He commended General Usman for his diligence, loyalty, patience, and hard work.
‘‘You are very lucky to have the health and ability to carry out your assignments. ‘‘Those who work with me know I am very difficult to satisfy. But I have never had any reason, whatsoever, to report you to the Chief of Army Staff or the Minister of Defence”, the President said.
He further said that he would give the directive on Usman’s next assignment, considering that he too is about to leave office, and as he had often said, ‘‘I will live far away from Abuja”.
