Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Burutai has been awarded the highest honour by the Brazilian Military Order of Merit Award, at Brasilia, Brazil. The awa
Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Burutai has been awarded the highest honour by the Brazilian Military Order of Merit Award, at Brasilia, Brazil. The award which is the highest military honour, is given to military officers that have distinguished themselves in various military endeavours and his was in recognition of his exemplary and world’s recognized leadership qualities and the Nigerian Army’s effort in the fight against terrorism and insurgency. The recommendation for the award was based on the approval of President Michel Temer, on the recommendation of the Brazilian Army Commander, General Eduardo Villas Boas.
