Kano govt celebrates Murtala Muhammed

Today, the Kano State Government together
with Topseal Communications Limited is
organising a commemorative event in honour
of the late military Head of State, General
Murtala Ramat Muhammed.
General Muhammed, regarded as an illustrious
son of Kano, was one of the two indigenes of
the state that had so far governed the entire
nation. He is believed to have left an indelible
legacy as a leader. His accomplishments are
of reference till today.
Widely regarded as having played a significant
role in shaping the destiny of Nigeria and
Africa, at large, General Muhammed was seen
as a leader who had exemplary attributes of
heroism, patriotism, dynamism, integrity and
selflessness.
In a tribute to Murtala Muhammed, with whom
he served on the War Cabinet during the
Nigerian Civil War, Chief Obafemi Awolowo,
one of Nigeria’s most highly regarded
statesmen and authorities on leadership, had
this to say about him: “He was tough, dogged
and fearless. He was frank to a fault, and like
all those caught out for greatness, he was
constant and unchangeable.”
Some observers are also of the opinion that
there is a catalogue of correlations between
the present President Muhammadu Buhari
Administration and the regime of General
Muhammed, especially in the area of anti-
corruption drive and far-reaching policies
aimed at repositioning the country. President
Buhari is also regarded as a faithful protégé of
General Muhammed.