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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on political leaders across Nigeria to focus more on policies and resources that benefit the poor and vulnerable, emphasizing that leadership should be about service rather than privilege.
Speaking at an Iftar gathering on Monday night in Abuja, Tinubu hosted governors, members of the Federal Executive Council (FEC), service chiefs, and heads of key ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) at the State House.
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that addressing his guests, Tinubu urged leaders to remain committed to the welfare of the people, stressing that governance should not be about personal gain.
“I thank you all for responding to this invitation. You honoured it out of respect, not because you don’t have enough to eat or share,” he said in a statement released by his spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga.
Tinubu noted that his administration’s economic policies are already yielding results, with positive indicators in economic and human development. He credited these improvements to the collective efforts of the FEC and state leaders.
“I recall in our first FEC meeting, I said we were going to work hard to fetch water from a dry well. We are still working hard to ensure that there is water to drink and that we spend money, not the people,” Tinubu stated.
He urged leaders to govern with the future in mind, ensuring that their legacies are remembered positively.
“Look at yourselves as navigators that will bring the country to the promised land. Standing here as President is a great honour, and you can’t trade it. Continue doing what you are doing. And do more for the people,” he added.
Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) and Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, praised Tinubu for his bold economic decisions, saying they were necessary for long-term stability.
Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia, who led the Christian prayers at the event, highlighted the significance of Muslims and Christians fasting simultaneously, describing it as a symbol of national unity.
Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, noted that the prices of goods and foodstuffs had been gradually decreasing, attributing the trend to Tinubu’s economic reforms. He commended the President for making tough but essential decisions to improve the nation’s economy.
The Iftar dinner was attended by Vice President Kashim Shettima, Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, and several ministers and cabinet members.
Governors present at the event included Alex Otti (Abia), Umo Eno (Akwa Ibom), Bala Mohammed (Bauchi), Hyacinth Alia (Benue), Babagana Zulum (Borno), Sheriff Oborevwori (Delta), Monday Okpebholo (Edo), Muhammad Yahaya (Gombe), Umar Namadi (Jigawa), and Uba Sani (Kaduna).
Others were Abba Kabir Yusuf (Kano), Nasir Idris (Kebbi), AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq (Kwara), Abdullahi Sule (Nasarawa), Mohammed Bago (Niger), Dapo Abiodun (Ogun), Lucky Aiyedatiwa (Ondo), Douye Diri (Bayelsa), and Francis Nwifuru (Ebonyi).
Also in attendance were key agency heads, including the Chairman of the National Hajj Commission, Professor Abdullahi Mukhtar Muhammad; Acting Controller General of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Sylvester Ndidi Nwakuche; Comptroller General of the Federal Fire Service, Jaji Abdulganiyu; and Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Bashir Adeniyi.
Others present were the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Abba Kyari, and the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, Farouk Ahmed.
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