Nigeria needs leaders committed to public good, not personal gains — Tinubu

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President Tinubu

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By Femi Bolaji

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JALINGO — President Bola Tinubu has called for patriotic leaders and citizens who will place the public good above personal interests and self-aggrandisement in the pursuit of national development.

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Tinubu made the call at St. Monica Cathedral of the Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria (LCCN), Jimeta, Yola, during a thanksgiving service to mark the 70th birthday of former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Dr Boss Mustapha.

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Represented by the SGF, Senator George Akume, the President urged public officials and citizens to make commitment to public service and the common good a central value.

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He said Nigeria needed leaders who would be guided by interests beyond personal advancement.

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“Today is first and foremost a day for thanksgiving. We gathered not only to celebrate a passage of seven decades, but to celebrate the faithfulness of God, who has preserved and sustained Boss Mustapha through the various seasons of life.

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“Nigeria needs men and women who value what transcends personal interest, but rather a devotion to public service,” Tinubu said.

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Also speaking, Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang described Mustapha as a benchmark for integrity in public service.

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Mutfwang also called for greater unity among political leaders in the Middle Belt region.

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Similarly, Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Fintiri, represented by his deputy, Prof. Kaletapwa George Farauta, commended the former SGF for his contributions to nation-building and his steadfastness in public service.

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The thanksgiving service brought together political leaders, government officials, family members, friends and other well-wishers to celebrate Mustapha’s 70th birthday.

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