CDS Calls for More Literature on Military to Inspire Youths

By Friday Obande

In a move towards boosting military information across the country, the Chief of Defence Staff, (CDS) Gen. Christopher Musa, has pushed for refurbishment of literature texts written on the military to inspire the younger generation to join the Armed Forces.

The CDS made call for this development during the public presentation and launch of a book titled: ‘Professionalism and Service to Fatherland: The Military Heroes of Southern Kaduna’.

Slyke Bulletin reports that Pastor Agat Nkut the book’s author, wrote his historic canon in honour of retired military officers from Southern Kaduna, launched on Sunday in Kagoro, Kaura Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

While speaking at the event, Maj.-Gen. Henry Yanet, who represented the Defence chief, said that writing books on the military was a noble idea that ought to be embraced by all and sundry.

“We encourage people to write about the military because if we don’t tell our story hardly anybody will tell it for us,” he stated.

He commended the author for documenting the contributions of retired Southern Kaduna military officers to national stability.

In his speech, Governor of Kaduna State, Uba Sani, represented by the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Dr James Kanyip, described the book as a landmark of patriotism, as he commended the initiative for preserving the legacies of Southern Kaduna veterans and called on retired military to remain engaged in national development and peace building.

Other speakers included, the Executive Chairman of the Kaduna State Internal Revenue Service, Mr Jerry Adams, who described the book as a reminder of the integral role retired Southern Kaduna officers had played in fostering unity, patriotism and resilience.

He noted that service to the nation was not a role confined to the uniformed officers but extends to everyone.

“As we navigate the complexities of security in our area, we must continue to look to the example set by our retired officers.

“Their commitment to professionalism and their tireless efforts to maintain peace is an inspiration to us all,” he added.

Also speaking from the academic circle, the book reviewer, Prof. Ayuba Kwasau, explained that the 466-page book, containing five chapters, paid tributes to retired officers from Southern Kaduna and their invaluable contributions.

He also lauded the author’s meticulous research, historical insight and engaging narrative style, as urged young Nigerians to draw inspiration from the exemplary service of the military heroes profiled in the book.