By Auwal Ahmed Ibrahim, Goronyo and Ismail Ibrahim Ribah
The African proverb that says a good heart is created in a God’s loving person means that good people are found in every place and from different types of workers. This witty adage is the most loving statement I ever cherished, and I mostly use it to compare kindness and kind heart. While, some people have a trust that not all gold are glitters, but the wisest people say a diamond gives a true reflection of its worth. A quote from Brian Chesky said, “Build something 100 people love, not something 1 million people like.” While great Africans say, in one million people there is the most compassionate and the most generous of all, then I come to realize that even in the army there is an angel of the people.

The Nigerian myth and fables about the army I heard as we grow was that the soldiers never smile, don’t help and never assist the people but knowing about the assistance of Major General Abdussalam Ibrahim Bagudu, the Chief of Policy and Plans (COPP) from Gwazawa of Kebbi state, made me delve in research and the gotten information changed the dogma in me and made me to use my pen to let others too know that the Nigerian Army builds and help like other good people, as they are not only professionals in killing the bad people, they also maintain the peace and the tranquility of our dear nation, and above of all virtues there are angels among them.
From my findings, I learned that the Nigerian Army contribute to the development of the people, the economy, the education, the welfare, and it helps in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals’ vision in their Corporate Social Responsibility services. The Nigerian Army in its compassionate gesture donates food to vulnerable people, give clothes, assist the refugees, donate kits to workers, give teaching materials to schools, organize medical outreach to communities, distribute scholarship to the poor and protects the vulnerable people.
However, among these gatekeepers of the nation are angels who assist people with their salary for others to live happily and achieve their dreams in life, among these angels is Major General A.B Bagudu, the Chief of Policy and Plans (COPP) of the army officers appointed by the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Major General Taoreed Lagbaja; the multiple awards winner officer of the Nigerian Army who raised from the grass to the grace with much applause in the effort of peacekeeping in national and international war fronts.
Major General Abdussalam Ibrahim Bagudu Gwazawa of Kebbi State has been in the service of protecting the sovereignty of Nigeria for years while making many efforts in building peace, combating terrorism, peacekeeping, and his giant stride operations in stabilizing the Nigerian democracy. This nationalist has Nigeria in his heart, holds great passion for Nigeria and has compassion for Nigerians. His commitments and love for Nigeria is to help the poor to achieve their vision in education; he pays school fees for the youths’ prospect, donates teaching materials to schools to give the best in his state and with much attention to his Gwazawa community of Zuru Emirate, Kebbi state.
This angelic army officer secured employment for many youths of Gwazawa Ribah and Danko Wasagu Local Government communities in Kebbi state and the Federal Government agencies, he empowers the Kebbians with business capital in the effort to reduce poverty and insecurity problems that may erupt from unemployment in Kebbi state.
With a vision to improve the condition of Gwazawa people, Major General Bagudu always open his doors to those that knock and give to those that need assistance even without asking for it.
In his working years, Major General A.B Bagudu has been a shining star that lights the way with his expertise and experience, he held many positions in service and rose to the present position, he is a good team player in the battlefield, a courageous lion that reclaimed successes and victory in the warfare, while being a furious crocodile during the time he was the Commander of Operation Safe Haven he recorded lots of successes and used the command Corporate Social Responsibility to built the people and reignited the hope of the gallant army officers and the community around.
Major General A.B Bagudu is a kindhearted man that relates with superior colleagues in respect and generosity in mentorship. Major General Bagudu is a brain box in doing it right, while he never dawdles in given assignments at the right time and submits results in due time. Quite sure, his appointment is commendable and Nigerians are happy for this given opportunity given to the well-deserved Nigerian Army officer.
I learned that Major-General Abdussalam Ibrahim Bagudu Gwazawa is a steadfast man, a religious fellow, a nationalist, a good kinsman of his extended family and a true dedicating servant of the Nigerian people who always give excellent results of given assignments. His commitment has earned him many awards and commendations for his selfless service to humanity. With the prayers of people, best wishes from family and relatives, Major General Bagudu will continue to attain higher ranks in his career and may he live longer, healthier as I wish him endless happiness with his blessed family. Amen.
Auwal Ahmed Ibrahim is a human rights activist from Kaduna and sends article via auwalgoronyo@gmail.com, 07063340833
Please correct his biography. He Is from Gwazawa community in Zuru Emirate of Kebbi State
Salute to the national hero major general Abdussalam Ibrahim Bagudu Gwazawa
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