Holders of government offices have been urged to emulate the leadership style of the late Premier of Northern Nigeria, Sir Ahmadu Bello, the Sardauna of Sokoto, particularly in the areas of integrity, accountability, patriotism, and commitment to the welfare of the people.
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The call was made by an Islamic cleric and Community Leader in Zaria, Malam Magaji Umar Dan Aljanna, while speaking with journalists to mark the 60th anniversary of the death of Sir Ahmadu Bello.
Malam Magaji Umar Dan Aljanna said past leaders governed with honesty and a strong sense of responsibility, without discrimination based on religion or ethnicity, adding that such qualities contributed significantly to unity and development.
He stressed the need for present-day leaders to reflect on history and emulate the exemplary leadership of the late Sardauna by implementing people centred policies and projects that would leave lasting legacies after leaving office.
The cleric also appealed to governors of Northern states and other stakeholders to urgently address the challenges facing Radio Nigeria Kaduna, describing the station as one of the institutions established by Sir Ahmadu Bello.
According to him, the station is currently facing serious operational difficulties and requires immediate intervention to restore its relevance and prevent further decline.
He further called on Nigerians to intensify prayers for peace, improved security, and sustained economic growth in the country.
Malam Magaji Umar Dan Aljanna advised parents to pay closer attention to the moral upbringing of their children, especially in view of the rising cases of moral decadence among the youth.
He also urged young people to pursue both religious and Western education, as well as acquire vocational skills to promote self-reliance.
In addition, he called on the public to uphold the fear of God in their daily activities and to support security agencies by providing useful information that would help address security challenges in Northern Nigeria and the country at large.
He also appealed to the three tiers of government to initiate policies and programmes that would improve the living conditions of Nigerians.
COV/Ibrahim Suleiman
