By Amb.Godstime Chukwubuikem Samuel
The Emerging Leaders Forum of Nigeria, ELFON has after her 4 weeks Political accessment tour in the 19 Northern states of the federation has figured three most committed North Nigerians whose influence and reach have transcended the realms of standing for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu against all odds.
These men are Mallam Nuhu Ribadu (North East), Dr. Bello Matawalle (North West) and Gov. Umar Bago (North Central), highly committed to touching the very fabric of security, agriculture, social and community life for the general well being of Nigerians under the President Tinubu’s administration.
Recognized for their dynamic leadership and unwavering commitment to service, Robadu, Matawalle and Bago have become a symbol of hope, progress and unity for not only the people of their states, Adamawa, Zamfara and Niger States but have transversed into becoming a geopolitical zone/ Regional beckons of the Renewed Hope Mantra.
One will recall that 29months ago, the insecurity situation of Nigeria was so alarming that farmers deserted their communities just to be alive. A situation that crumbled Nigeria’s agricultural bragging rights locally and internationally.
Today, due to the unrelenting efforts of these three silent Champions (Nuhu, Matawalle, Bago) in their various selfless services as National Security Adviser, Minister of state Defence and Governor of Niger state, positions they have used to widen the scope of democratic dividends and services beyond their specified offices, Nigerians have witnessed drastic reduction in terrorism, banditry and cost of Food in the last few months.
The Emerging Leaders Forum has described President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as a Visionary Leader with Broad Appeal for appointing Nuhu Ribadu as National Security Adviser and Bello Matawalle as Minister.
What sets these men apart from other Northern office holders is their ability to connect deeply with people from all walks of life, provide solutions to problems no matter how difficult the challenges are and unhesitatingly advocating for Renewed Hope and President Tinubu in the dark and in the open without mincing words.
There social acceptance and popularity are not confined to political affiliations or partisan divides; rather, they reflect their genuine concern for the welfare, security and wellbeing of the people.
They have turned nightmares to opposition leaders and actors both in the North and even the southern part of Nigeria.
This broad acceptance can be attributed to their inclusive approach, which emphasizes collaboration and mutual respect for all.
Of course, it is believed that true leadership transcends politics and is rooted in the ability to unite individuals around shared goals and aspirations, even though their opponents have sworn never to acknowledge any good from them.
These Commanders of Renewed Hope Mantra have championed numerous initiatives within their states, region and nationally, aimed at improving the lives of the people.
Most Nigerians are not surprised at their exploits as their previous tenured roles are marked by tangible achievements in areas such as infrastructural developments, economic and financial security reforms, youth empowerment, laudable lawmaking records, education and healthcare development.
If there are three most committed Northern political office holders that are working round the clock to see that President Tinubu succeeds, give Nuhu Ribadu, Bello Matawalle and Umar Bago their flowers, they have shown capacity, commitment, loyalty, diligence and dedication to a course they believe in.
This is report was painstakingly compiled by the good governance assessment unit of the Emerging Leaders Forum of Nigeria, ELFON ably led by Amb. Godstime Chukwubuikem Samuel after spending 27days with his team visiting the 19 Northern state on a fact finding Mission.
