Former Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai, has stated that Nigeria has long-standing resilience and the ability to navigate crises.
Speaking in a statement titled Nigeria: An Unbreakable Nation Rising Through Challenges,” Buratai dismissed claims that Nigeria is on the verge of collapse.
He asserted that projections, such as the 2011 CSAT assessment, fail to account for leadership reforms and the determination of the Nigerian people.
The former army boss emphasised that Nigeria has withstood political upheavals, economic shocks, and security threats that might have destabilised many other countries.
“From independence to date, our leaders, civilian and military, have steered this country out of storms many nations would not survive.
“Nigeria cannot and will not fail,” Buratai said.
He praised past Nigerian leaders, including Nnamdi Azikiwe, Ahmadu Bello, Yakubu Gowon, and Murtala Mohammed, for guiding the nation through critical moments, noting that today’s leadership is even more accountable and engaged with citizens.
Buratai acknowledged ongoing economic challenges but warned that evaluating Nigeria solely on current difficulties is “shortsighted.”
He highlighted that the country remains Africa’s largest economy, with expanding influence in sectors such as telecommunications, fintech, entertainment, and human capital development.
On insecurity, he described current challenges as a renewal phase, insisting that Boko Haram has been significantly degraded compared to its peak years.
He pointed to ongoing projects, such as railway modernisation, major road construction, airport upgrades, and the Dangote refinery, as evidence that Nigeria is actively investing in its future.
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