Nigeria does not require tribal or religious bigot in 2023 – Governor Tambuwal

Hon Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party’s Governors Forum (PDP-GF) and Governor of Sokoto State, has stated that Nigeria requires a leader with a broad worldview, rather than a parochial and provincial politician or a tribal, religious bigot.

Tambuwal also stated that the country requires an incorruptible leader who recognizes that the best way to combat corruption is to lead by example and to build strong institutions that can withstand shocks and manipulations.

These were the Governor’s words at Richard Akinnola’s birthday lecture in Lagos yesterday.

Tambuwal said that Nigeria needs a leader who understands modern technology, not a parochial and provincial politician, when speaking on the topic of “Security Challenges in Nigeria and Their Implications for Sustainable Development.”

To combat insecurity, the Sokoto State Governor stated that intelligence gathering and surveillance are required so that law enforcement agents can be proactive and reasonably predict potential crime with near-perfect accuracy rather than reactive.

Without a doubt, the threat of insecurity necessitates a new approach based on credible intelligence gathering, as he stated.

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Tambuwal, a lawyer by profession and former Speaker of the House of Representatives, said at the well-attended ceremony,

“Nigeria requires a versatile leader. Someone who has friends and associates from all over the United States. Not a parochial and provincial politician, but a leader with a global perspective.

“We require an incorruptible leader who recognizes that the best way to combat corruption is through personal example as well as the establishment of strong institutions capable of withstanding shocks and manipulations.

“Nigeria requires a leader who is up to date, who understands the modern demands of technology in resolving societal issues.

“Yes, Nigeria requires a builder of bridges, a compassionate leader who understands the needs and aspirations of the poor and needy. A leader whose words matter and who can be trusted. Indeed, a courageous leader,” he said.

“An accountable leader who can be trusted to face the challenges of nationhood squarely without sentiments or pandering to interests that are inconsistent with national goals,” the Chairman of the PDP Governors’ Forum continued.

Tambuwal went on to say that Nigeria requires visionary leadership imbued with patriotism, which will go a long way toward changing the narrative of insecurity in the country.

He went on to say that the country needs a leadership that is nationalistic, not tribalistic, and that promotes national unity rather than disunity.

“A Nigerian leader is one who will regard Nigeria as his constituency, not his state, tribe, religion, or region,” he says. A visionary leader who motivates the nation to achieve greatness.

He called for “a leadership that galvanizes, mobilizes, and guides Nigerians on the path to long-term peace, progress, and development.”

Tambuwal reasoned that such a leader would not regard the people of any part of the country as conquered.

“A leader with these qualities will reach out to everyone and ensure that the insecurity that is ravaging the country is put to rest,” he says.

“There is no quick fix or magic wand for reducing insecurity other than deploying relevant tools of good governance, proper technology, necessary military and police equipment, a well-trained and properly compensated manpower, and lowering tensions in the country through the enthronement of a government that serves all, not just a section or group.

“A leader who understands the importance of reorganizing our security and governance structures.

“Finding such a leader is a task for all of us, and I challenge you all today to find and support such a leader in 2023 so that Nigeria can resume its long journey back to peace, security, and prosperity for all of her citizens,” he said.

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Good governance, according to the governor of Sokoto State, is another major panacea for reducing insecurity in Nigeria.

“This necessitates deliberate steps by government at all levels to ensure good and accountable governance that is focused on the needs of the people,” he said.

“Examples and researches have shown that with good governance and strong institutions, most people are less likely to become enemies of the state, or embrace, crime when they can see development and opportunities,” Tambuwal said, adding that the socio-economic development factor is also important to peace and security.

He also stressed the importance of eradicating corruption and establishing social and economic justice, saying, “Corruption causes both social and economic problems.” It is one of the major causes of wealth inequity and inequality among people.

“As a result, there is dissatisfaction, frustration, and agitation, which leads to insecurity. The fight against corruption must be waged with a variety of weapons.”

The Governor recalled that the creation of the EFCC and ICPC from the Nigeria Police Force by the PDP Government was intended to be a response to the threat of corruption, with the agencies expected to focus solely on fighting corruption and especially economic crimes.