President Bola Tinubu praised the accomplishments of former President Muhammadu Buhari during the public unveiling of revealing volumes detailing the Buhari government in a captivating event that echoed with the nostalgia of political grandeur. The spectacular event, which took place in the centre of Abuja on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, brought attention to the enormous legacy that the 15th President of Nigeria left behind.
In the midst of historical reverberations, President Tinubu conveyed his appreciation to the planners for setting up a meeting that let him to reconnect with his predecessor, Muhammadu Buhari, who formally departed office on May 29, 2023. It was a historic event that offered insight into the eight years of a powerful political figure’s reign navigating the choppy waters of Nigerian politics.
President Tinubu made a playful comment about President Buhari’s first retirement intentions, implying that he would flee to the Republic of Niger. But now that all borders and escape routes have been barred, the former president is back in the busy centre of Abuja, surrounded by reminders of his political journey.
In this unveiling, Femi Adesina—who served as Buhari’s Special Advisor on Media and Publicity—takes centre stage with his book, “Working with Buhari: Reflections of a Special Adviser, Media and Publicity (2015–2023).” President Tinubu praised Adesina for his memoirs, which dissected the administration’s internal workings and illuminated the difficulties encountered during those eight crucial years.
President Tinubu addressed the historical significance of Buhari’s contribution to the country in a heartfelt acknowledgement. Buhari’s journey from an impeccable military officer to a resilient politician who won the president in 2015 on his fourth try is nothing short of remarkable.
President Tinubu emphasised that the second book, “Muhammadu Buhari: The Nigerian Legacy (2015–2023),” provides an authoritative overview of Buhari’s administration upon its release. Beyond the honours, history is expected to look back on Buhari favourably as the leader who supported domestic industry and undertook ambitious infrastructure renovation in the face of global health crises and economic hardship.
President Tinubu vowed at the end of the event to keep up the battle against kidnapping, banditry, and insurgent remnants. Buhari was portrayed in the story not just as a leader of his era but also as a personification of tenacity, resolve, and a driving force behind Nigeria’s economic expansion. Buhari’s legacy echoes in Abuja, ready to be permanently inscribed in the pages of Nigerian history.
