President Muhammadu Buhari has paid tribute to the pioneer Director-General of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, Maj. Gen. Timothy Babatunde Ogundeko, describing him as a pacesetter in strategic leadership training.
As the body of the late General Ogundeko was laid to rest this weekend, President Buhari expressed belief that he will be long remembered for his towering role as an educationist and public administrator, who immensely contributed to the procedure and processes of training potential leaders in the security and socio-political environment of Nigeria.
According to a statement issued by the spokesman for the president, Mr Femi Adesina, Buhari affirmed that General Ogundeko transformed the Nigerian Army Education Corps for the benefit of the Service and the nation; and his legendary role in the establishment of Command Secondary Schools is well appreciated.
“President Buhari trusts that the vision of the deceased for a united and prosperous Nigeria will be honoured by all who mourn him, particularly at this critical point when the nation is in need of selfless citizens to change Nigeria for the better,” Adesina said.
“The President extends heartfelt condolences to Gen. Ogundeko’s family, as well as the government and people of Ogun State.”
He prayed that God will grant the soul of the departed eternal rest and comfort his family, friends and admirers.