Buratai to Keynote DECAN Lecture and Receives Award Nomination
Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai (retd.), former Chief of Army Staff, has accepted an invitation to deliver the keynote address at the 2026 Defence Correspondents Association of Nigeria (DECAN) Annual Lecture and Awards Ceremony in Abuja. The event is scheduled to take place in 2026, and Buratai has also been nominated for the Distinguished Leadership Award by DECAN, recognizing his contributions to national security and military leadership.
The theme of the lecture, “Beyond Kinetic Warfare: Harnessing Technology and Intelligence-Led Operations for Nigeria’s National Security,” was described by Buratai as timely and relevant to Nigeria's current security challenges. He emphasized the critical role of professional associations in safeguarding members' welfare and the importance of defence journalism in national security.
Buratai recalled his tenure as Chief of Army Staff, during which he opened operational activities to defence correspondents, enhancing the relationship between the military and the media and countering Boko Haram propaganda.
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