Iconic Soldier and Peacemaker

Title: Iconic Soldier and Peacemaker

Author: Udu Yakubu

Year of Publication: 2019

ISBN: 978-978-51255-0-4

Pages: 269 + xiv

A universal dilemma has always been whether leaders are born or made in every era and into every sphere of national life, or whether there are failsafe processes of developing strategic leadership anytime and anywhere.

In every nation, there are many citizens with innate qualities of leadership and rare human giants who exercise such qualities. A closer look into their lives, experiences, challenges, fears, successes and failures will reveal their fundamental qualities of strategic leadership.

Iconic Soldier and Peacemaker: A Biography of Martin Luther Agwai, a former Chief of Army Staff, Chief of Defence Staff, and an internationally acknowledged United Nations peacekeeper.

The book sets a paradigm shift in the discourse on leadership in Nigeria as it mirrors the exacting circumstances and career experiences of the military and the eventful journey from cadetship to strategic leadership. It has something of value to all categories of readers. To students of leadership, it conveys great value on the factors that influenced General Agwai’s personality and character, education, training and development, military career, profound service to the nation, the world and humanity. To researchers and public analysts, the book offers context for the examination of the philosophical underpinnings of his life, experiences and outstanding achievements.

To the general public and Nigerian enthusiasts, this biography would make a compelling read on how a humble Nigerian boy rose to the enviable rank of a four-star General and caught the attention of the global audience. On the whole, it is an interesting addition to leadership studies. The dynamic flux of leadership in Nigeria underscores its significance and timeliness.

-General Abdulsalami Abubakar, GCFR
Former Head of State, Federal Republic of Nigeria