The Sultan of Sokoto, Brigadier General Sa'ad Muhammed Abubakar III (Retd), has spoken about his military career. He said he served for 31 years, starting from his time at the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) until his retirement on December 30, 2006.
In a video shared by Channels TV, General Abubakar said throughout his career, he worked closely with many officers, generals, and colonels from various parts of Nigeria and they never let regional or religious differences affect their teamwork. He stated that many people who helped him during critical times in his military career were not Muslims.
General Abubakar said he had a close relationship with former Chief of Army Staff General Ogomudia whom he frequently visited for tea when traveling to Sokoto
In General Abubakar's words: "So many people who helped me in critical times in my military career are non-Muslims. I can tell you clearly I was very close to General Ogomudia and I was always passing by his office to take tea whenever I am traveling to Sokoto. When he was chief of army staff, I was very close to him"
Watch the video from 11:18