2nd Northeast Zonal Conference of the Historical Society of Nigeria (HSN): Buratai, 2024

2nd Northeast Zonal Conference of the Historical Society of Nigeria (HSN): Buratai, 2024

The Nigerian Army University Biu (NAUB), in collaboration with the Historical Society of Nigeria (HSN) Northeast zone, hosted the 2nd Northeast Zonal Conference at the Tukur Buratai Institute for War and Peace from July 1-3, 2024.

The conference featured presentations from esteemed scholars, including a keynote address by Lt Gen Tukur Yusufu Buratai (rtd), titled “Borno in Contemporary History and the Role of Tukur Buratai Institute for War and Peace.”

The address highlighted the historical evolution of Borno State, insurgency challenges, and the successes recorded in the fight against terrorism. The institute’s role in documenting and preserving historical items used in the fight against insurgency was also emphasized.

The conference included lead paper presentations by Professor Talla Ngarka and Professor Samuel O Aghalino, President of the HSN. The event also witnessed the first student induction ceremony in the Northeast, inducting final-year History students from NAUB into the HSN.

Awards of excellence were presented to distinguished fellows, including Lt Gen Tukur Yusuf Buratai (rtd), Vice Chancellor Prof Kyari Mohammed, President HSN Prof Samuel O Aghalino, Prof Talla Ngarka, Brig Gen A DadanGarba (rtd), and Brig Gen HY Abdulhamid. A facility tour of the institute’s museum concluded the conference.