Former Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor (rtd), has revealed the reason behind his new book, ‘Scars: Nigeria’s Journey and the Boko Haram Conundrum’.
Irabor stated that the book is not an indictment but a call for national soul-searching.
He made this known on Friday at the public unveiling of the book in Abuja, describing the work as an awakening reality that seeks to stimulate a national conversation on credible solutions to Nigeria’s security challenges.
“Scars, the Journey, and Boko Haram Conundrum is not an indictment; it is a national soul-searching presentation. It is an awakening reality to either act dutifully for progress, or do nothing and turn towards extinction.
“The account in this book is the painful truth as I see it. It is my hope that it will elicit a national conversation aimed at focusing attention on credible solutions to the challenges. As we unveil this book, I invite you to join me on a journey of reflection, empathy, and hope,” he said.
According to him, the book should be seen as an opportunity for Nigerians to reflect on past experiences and recommit to justice, equity, and peace.
He called on Nigerians to remember the victims and take lessons from the collective struggle against insurgency, recalling the atrocities committed by Boko Haram.
“I have always believed that man exists to solve problems. If you are not solving problems, then your existence is worthless,” he stated.
