"Why I Joined Nigerian Army" - Muhammadu Buhari

According to President Muhammadu Buhari, he enlisted in the Nigerian army, from to avoid the pressure of getting hitched. 

In order to avoid the pressure of getting married, President Muhammadu Buhari has admitted that he joined the Nigerian army, from which he later resigned as a Major General.

After opening two highways in the state of Katsina, the President paid a visit to the Emir of Daura, Faruk Faruk, and disclosed this.

Femi Adesina, a presidential adviser, also disclosed that during the visit, Buhari emphasized the length of the Nigerian Civil War and some of his own personal struggles.

He said:

“President Buhari said that he secured his first job early after school to manage a co-operative in Daura, but had to escape and join the army when there was pressure that he should get married.

“I told Governor Aminu Masari the story of how I left Daura to join the army. That was how God planned it. We make choices in life, but eventually destiny is before God.

“I was at the war front during the civil war, and saw how many died. Some fell right beside me. God kept me.

“Many bridges were blown just before we arrived at some places, and after we crossed. I arrived at some places to see bodies of my own colleagues that we were fighting together. I am alive today only by God’s grace.

“This opportunity to serve the nation comes from God. All over the world, Nigeria is known for its diversity, with different religions and cultures.

“We are also known because we have a huge population of millions of people. For the President of Nigeria, at this time, to come from Daura is the grace and mercy of God.”