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Much of his rich military life and career was captured in a biography project commissioned by the
National Defence College Abuja. The focus of the 268 paged work was his exploits as Former Chief of Army Staff, Chief of Defence Staff, and Force Commander of the Hybrid United Nations - African Union
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Research and Studies, in collaboration with a biography company in Nigeria, May University Press Limited, Lagos state, the research was done and the findings published in a book - Iconic Soldier and Peacemaker. A Biography of Martin Luther Agwai. The book was launched in february 2019.
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We are not here to conquer anybody, We are not here to compel any peace. We are here to work with the
Sudanese people - both the government and the parties to assist them to find peace. We are not here to impose peace. We are not here to fight
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in 1972 and has held several positions including Chief of
Training and Operations of the Nigerian Armed Forces and Director of Military Training at the Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna. He was the Nigerian Military Adviser at
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Iconic Soldier and Peacemaker. A biography of Martin Luther Agwai. Published by May University Press Limited, Lagos for National Defence College, Abuja. (p. 5).
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