[female
vocals] (
A
steady,
rhythmic
beat
builds
with
warm
piano
chords
and
a
light
percussion
groove)
Yeah,
we
celebrate
a
legacy
today.
Thirty-five
years
of
service.
Integrity,
honor,
and
duty.
Let’
s
honor
a
man
of
distinction.
It
started
with
a
vision
and
a
path
so
clear
A
journey
of
a
lifetime
spanning
thirty-five
years
Doctor,
Professor,
Comrade,
man
of
the
state
Umaru
Ibrahim
Kuta,
meeting
your
fate
From
the
halls
of
the
academy
to
the
front
lines
of
command
You
served
with
a
purpose
throughout
this
great
land
With
a
heart
for
the
people
and
a
mind
sharp
as
steel
You
showed
us
what
dedication
and
sacrifice
feel
Oh,
we
celebrate
the
man,
we
celebrate
the
light
Superintendent,
you
fought
the
good
fight
Thirty-five
years,
standing
tall
and
so
true
Umaru
Ibrahim
Kuta,
this
toast
is
for
you
Meritorious
service,
legacy
defined
A
career
of
excellence,
leaving
footprints
behind
Yes,
we
celebrate
your
journey
and
the
work
you
have
done
The
battle
is
finished,
the
victory
is
won
Superintendent
at
the
headquarters,
Abuja
in
the
sun
Your
leadership
shines
like
the
day
has
begun
Through
the
trials
and
the
pressure,
you
stayed
on
the
track
With
the
weight
of
the
nation,
you
never
looked
back
From
the
books
of
the
Professor
to
the
badge
that
you
wear
You
handled
the
burdens
with
a
grace
that
is
rare
Your
comrades
are
standing,
your
friends
in
the
room
Sending
gratitude
out
for
the
flowers
you
bloom
Oh,
we
celebrate
the
man,
we
celebrate
the
light
Superintendent,
you
fought
the
good
fight
Thirty-five
years,
standing
tall
and
so
true
Umaru
Ibrahim
Kuta,
this
toast
is
for
you
Meritorious
service,
legacy
defined
A
career
of
excellence,
leaving
footprints
behind
Yes,
we
celebrate
your
journey
and
the
work
you
have
done
The
battle
is
finished,
the
victory
is
won
It’
s
not
just
the
time,
it’
s
the
life
that
you
led
Every
word
that
you
spoke,
every
path
that
you
tread
With
integrity
burning,
a
steady,
calm
flame
Now
history
remembers
the
power
of
your
name
Rest
now,
dear
comrade,
the
watch
has
been
kept
Through
the
days
that
you
struggled
and
nights
that
you
wept
You’
ve
earned
every
moment
of
the
peace
you
have
found
Standing
firm
on
this
legacy,
on
hallowed
ground
Oh,
we
celebrate
the
man,
we
celebrate
the
light
Superintendent,
you
fought
the
good
fight
Thirty-five
years,
standing
tall
and
so
true
Umaru
Ibrahim
Kuta,
this
toast
is
for
you
Meritorious
service,
legacy
defined
A
career
of
excellence,
leaving
footprints
behind
Yes,
we
celebrate
your
journey
and
the
work
you
have
done
The
battle
is
finished,
the
victory
is
won
Thirty-five
years
of
honor.
Superintendent
S.
P
Umaru
Ibrahim
Kuta.
From
all
of
us,
we
thank
you.
Enjoy
your
retirement,
sir.
Legacy
lives
on. (
Music
fades
out
with
warm,
uplifting
instrumentation)