October 10, (THEWILL) – A group under the auspices of Senator Godswill Akpabio for Common Good (( SGACG) has launched the ‘National Interest Magazine’, to educate the public on the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio.
The group, made up of prominent Northern politicians, academicians and opinion leaders, said the magazine is out to let the world know who Senator Akpabio really is, and what he stands leaderson Sunday in Kano, said the magazine is out to let the world know who Senator Akpabio really is, and what he stands
Although the coordinator of the group, Malam Jibril Tafida, tried to convince the audience that the event was not about 2023 presidency, , but speculation are ripe that the event is one of many preparations for the possibility of drafting the Minister into the 2023 presidency.
Presenting his speech, Malam Tafida, said the event was meant to officially launch ‘The National Interest’ Magazine, with the mission to correct the erroneous impression that many Nigerians have about the Minister, describing him as “the most misunderstood politician”.
“Mr. Chairman, to say that our current effort is a volunteer initiative by like-minded individuals who share a belief in good governance and one Nigeria. It is also an effort to tell the world the truth about the most misunderstood politician in Nigeria today
“This organisation, Senator Godswill Akpabio for Common Good, is for public education and not for 2023 campaigns. Therefore, the magazine is out to let the world know who Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio really is, and what he stands
“I would like to use this opportunity to tell you about a man whose generosity has reached every nook and corner of Nigeria. Someone who is generous and kind with everyone. He likes to help people irrespective of where they come from or what religion or tribe they belong to. Above all, he doesn’t expect anything in return. This is the man that built mosques and churches all over Nigeria and sponsored many to the holy land .
“This is the man that sponsored many to further their education both within Nigeria and abroad. This is the man that does not differentiate between the high and low class in his relationship with people. I must admit here that there is no politician today that loves Nigerians like Senator Akpabio. I’m sure many of you here will testify to that, therefore he deserves our appreciation and support any time”, he explained.
However, confirming speculations about the 2023 presidential project, Tafida said, Nigeria needs Akpabio as he has the necessary capacity to redirect the focus of this nation to the promised land, as an experienced public servant who is versatile in managing men and resources.
“The National Interest magazine is therefore here to serve readers the true position of things and how they are, anywhere they are, within the political circle”, he added.
Also, Professor Abdullahi Hassan Goron Dutse of Nigeria Police Academy Kano in his lecture presentation titled: “Leadership, Governance and Nation building in Nigeria”, highlighted leadership qualities of a good leader in nation building.
Professor Abdullahi said ” leadership requires someone who is focused, humility, integrity and capacity to manage conflicts “.
At the event were former Governor of Kaduna state, Alhaji Mukhtar Ramlan Yero, former speaker of Kano House of Assembly Alhaji Gambo Sallau and Sarkin Turken Kano, and prominent norther political bigwigs amongst others.
