Book Launch: Tinubu urges Nigerians to sustain Buhari’s legacies of purposeful leadership, discipline and integrity

*President Bola Ahmed Tinubu charges Nigerians to sustain late former President Muhammadu Buhari’s legacies of purposeful leadership, discipline, integrity, and the belief that public office is a trust, not a ‘windfall’

Isola Moses | ConsumerConnect

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Monday, December 15, 2025, in Abuja, FCT, stated that his administration would continue to honour former President Muhammadu Buhari by sustaining his legacies of purposeful leadership, discipline, integrity, and the belief that public office is a trust, not a windfall.

ConsumerConnect reports President Tinubu stated this in his remarks in the State House Conference Centre, Abuja, during the unveiling and public presentation of a book entitled: “From Soldier to Statesman – The Legacy of Muhammadu Buhari”.

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Tinubu said the new book, authored by Dr. Charles Omole, offered Nigerians the opportunity to learn from late President Buhari.

He also affirmed that the greatest honour to bestow on the late President is to sustain his legacies down to generations.

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The Nigerian leader averred: “This book reinforces the public memory. It outlines achievements and flaws, as all honest histories should.

“It should motivate future leaders to learn lessons rather than repeat slogans.”

The President explained that Buhari’s legacy would gain greater meaning when those who follow choose to continue what he started.

Tinubu asserted: “That is my duty, and I pledge that today.”

True nation-building is responsibility of entire citizenry, says Tinubu

Going down the memory lane, President Tinubu chronicled his long-standing political relationship with late President Buhari.

He described the deceased former Nigerian leader as a brother, friend, and political partner with whom he shared a journey through challenging times.

Tinubu affirmed: “Together, we built a broad coalition, campaigned across the country, and proved that Nigeria could chart a new course.

“Our movement united diverse interests and achieved a historic victory in 2015 by unseating an incumbent president, thus reshaping Nigeria’s political landscape.”

He equally recalled: “The coalition we built in 2014 is now the fastest-growing political party in Africa today. Its growth continues.

“Our political journey together taught me that cooperation across differences is not weakness; it is wisdom.”

The President further stated: “Nation-building demands that we compete passionately and govern responsibly.

“President Buhari understood that the contest ends when the oath begins.”

He said: “In his memory, let us keep our politics honourable and our governance focused on results.

“True nation-building is the work not just of leaders but of the entire citizenry,” he added.

President Tinubu on the occasion, commended Dr. Charles Omole, the author of the book, for his scholarly efforts at writing the 600-page book.

Speaking at the event, Governor Dikko Umaru Radda of Katsina State applauded President Tinubu for standing by the Buhari family, and the North-West state, following the demise of the former President.

Radda stated that Buhari epitomised discipline, prudence, patriotism and purposeful leadership.

Author and reviewer of the book, Dr. Charles Omole, said the biography chronicles the life and times of President Buhari and provides answers to several questions.

Omole explained that the writing involved speaking with people, who witnessed Buhari’s birth and his death.

Former Service Chiefs and the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), who served under President Buhari testified to his self-discipline, integrity, and rare sense of duty, a statement by Mr. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, also noted.

Buba Marwa highlights Buhari’s legacies

Sharing his own experiences, Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa (Rtd.), Chairman/Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), enumerated several legacies of President Buhari.

Marwa described the late President as a disciplined officer, who took a keen interest in his subordinates.

He stated: “Let me recall one important aspect of his character, which is encouraging his subordinates and appointees.

“The man whose legacy we celebrate today was a man of honour, a man of character, a man of integrity and a man of principle.”

The Chairman of NDLEA also said: “An officer and a gentleman. A man who loved the masses and the masses loved him back.

“A soldier who fought for the territorial integrity of Nigeria.”

In his remarks at the event, ex-Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Isiaka Amao, lauded the late President’s commitment to national service, both as a soldier and as a civilian President.

Amao said: “Serving under him as Chief of Air Staff during a period of existential security challenges, I observed that he was not merely a Commander-in-Chief issuing orders but a statesman who understood that Military powers must always serve democratic governance.”

Yusuf Magaji Bichi, former Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS) under President Buhari, lauded President Tinubu for continuing the legacies of commitment, purposeful leadership, democratic governance, and free and fair elections laid down by President Buhari.

Bichi said: “President Buhari will never rig an election.”

Vice-Admiral Awwal Zubairu Gambo (Rtd.), Chief of the Naval Staff under President Buhari’s administration, highlighted the late President’s concern for national maritime security and in the Gulf of Guinea.

Gambo recalled that under President Buhari, “national security was significantly enhanced through strategic investment and strong leadership.”

Former IGP, Mohammed Abubakar, eulogised the former President for his integrity and commitment to the nation’s internal security.

Abubakar stated: “Under his administration, the Nigerian Police witnessed the most decisive reforms in recent decades.

“Late President Buhari believed that the modern police force must be anchored on professionalism, accountability and operational efficacy.”

Hadiza Nana Buhari thanked all guests on behalf of the Buhari family. She expressed gratitude to President Tinubu for his support in their time of grief.

“We sincerely thank Mr President for his dedication to completing the National Armed Forces PTSD Centre Project in Abuja, which President Buhari started.

This is a vital facility initiated by the Defence and Police Officers’ Wives Association (DEPOWA)”.

She urged Nigerians to learn from her father’s legacy and build a system of patience and integrity that can stand the test of time.

The President of The Gambia, Adama Barrow; Nigeria’s First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu; Governors of Kaduna, Jigawa, Plateau, Benue, and Borno States; the Deputy Governor of Kebbi State; and the Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, attended the event.

The family of late President Buhari, led by his widow, Aisha; the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu; former aides of the late President; the wife of the Vice President, Nana Shettima; traditional rulers, including the Sultan of Sokoto and the Olu of Warri, also attended the event.

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