Meet NDA Best Graduating Cadet Officer

22 year-old Nigerian Lt. Ahmed Buhari Bature won all awards available at the recent passing-out at NDA.
His outstanding achievements won the admiration of many who have applauded tirelessly at the event whenever he is called forth to receive an award. He is described by the officers of the academy to be, charismatic, very hardworking and highly disciplined.
In the final years of 2nd Lt. Bature, he emerged as the Academy Cadet Adjutant (ACA), which is the most prestigious post in the academy. It is similar to a head boy or senior prefect in the secondary School. As the ACA, he administrated the largest cadets, amounting over 2,300, the largest ever in history.
As the ACA a statue of him was made, although it is the academy’s tradition for every ACA to have his statue standing during his time.
He is the youngest ACA ever in history. He is also the first northerner to bag such awards.
The awards Lt Bature got away with includes; The Indian Shied which is given to the best in cadet tactics, Gold medal army which is given to overall best in the army, Sword of honour which is given to the best all round in academics, military courses, character and discipline. 2nd Lt. Bature simply won all the awards!
Congratulations Lt. Ahmed Buhari Bature you are worthy of our MCM.