Speaking with reporters at the weekend in Abuja on the sidelines of a gala night organised by members of the 29th Regular Course Association of the Nigerian Defence Academy, Buratai said he performed well in office.
He said there is a "compendium" of his achievements at the Defence Headquarters to speak for his stewardship.
"It's an honourable retirement and also an honourable appointment. I'm not a politician, so I have no word for the opposition. I have done well," Buratai said.
"I am happy that in July last year, my officers at the army headquarters compiled a compendium of my achievements. I can't even remember all the projects that we have executed.
"Is it in terms of infrastructure? Is it in terms of capacity building? Is it in terms of training? Since I was appointed, there was never a dull moment in terms of training.
"Remember the various exercises - training exercises from 'Python dance', 'Crocodile smile', and even the latest one 'Exercise Sahel Sanity'.
"I think you can write volumes and volumes of books in terms of the achievements depending on the perspectives you want to take."
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