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VP Shettima To Public Servants: Remain Selfless To Sustain Enduring Legacies In Service
Extols Hadiza Usman’s contributions to public service, nation building at 50th birthday colloquium
The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima @officialSKSM, has charged public servants in Nigeria to imbibe the virtues of selflessness and excellence, marked by a commitment to daily discipline, consistency of effort and strength of character.
According to him, enduring legacies in public service are the ones sustained by a consistent dedication to excellence, resilience and hard work regardless of the challenges of building enduring institutions.
Senator Shettima spoke in Abuja on Tuesday during a colloquium organised to commemorate the 50th birthday of Hajiya Hadiza Bala Usman @hadizabalausman, Special Adviser to the President on Policy and Coordination and Head, Central Delivery Coordination Unit.
"If we are to raise more generations of Nigerians ready to lead with purpose, to deliver with excellence, and to serve with courage, we must remember this truth: intention without the willingness to pay the price of service remains wishful thinking," he stated.
Eulogizing the celebrant's distinguished and unique public service career, the Vice President described Hadiza Bala Usman as a mirror not only for the northern Nigerian girl, but for the nation itself.
He said, "There is no doubt that Usman’s place in our public service history is secure. This is so because it was not built on spectacle, nor did it rely on applause. What she has become was a product of decisions taken quietly, responsibilities carried fully, and institutions strengthened with care."
VP Shettima said Hadiza Bala Usman earned her influence in Nigeria's public service, continually shaping the country's national direction through "a rare combination of gifts: grace, strengthened by grit; clarity, guided by courage, vision and excellence."
He continued: "What has not been noted enough about our celebrant is that she is emerging from a part of our country where many young women still search for proof that ambition such as hers is permitted.
“Indeed, her journey required courage, and that is why she has become that proof. Its trials were visible. Its demands were exacting. Its rewards were earned. Nigeria watched her grow into responsibility early, stepping into critical policy spaces when many are still finding their voice."
Maintaining that Usman’s achievements were never accidental, Senator Shettima noted that the celebrant’s rise in public service was deliberate, earned and sustained by a faithful commitment to the difficult work of building a functional nation.
"May your example continue to guide those who still believe that service, when done well, can ennoble a nation," the VP added.
Earlier, Secretary to Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume @SGFAkume, said Usman’s life remains a shining example of discipline.
He urged the celebrant to remain steadfast in advancing the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu @officialABAT, expressing optimism that her years ahead will be marked by continuous, impactful service to Nigeria.
For his part, Chief of Staff to the President, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila @femigbaja, explained that the gathering was aimed at honouring a life defined by purpose, courage, and an unwavering commitment to service and value addition to the Tinubu administration.
Gbajabiamila noted that when Usman transitioned fully into government at the state and national levels, she introduced structure to governance and clarity in priorities.
He recalled how the presidential aide eventually enforced reforms in one of Nigeria’s most strategic and complex agencies, the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), thereby raising the standard of leadership and service within the agency.
Also, the Minister for Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, recognised Usman’s service and commitment to public institutions in Nigeria, particularly the Ministry of Youth Development.
He noted that her relevance in public service has resulted in her supportive roles in many initiatives aimed at benefiting youths across the country.
The Director General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Zubaida Umar Abubakar @TheZubaidaUmar, described Usman as a friend of over three decades.
According to her, the celebrant exemplifies an overwhelming commitment to principles, matched with quiet clarity and conviction, both in private and public life.
Speaking on “Leadership Delivery and the Courage to Serve,” the keynote speaker at the colloquium, a former Director General of the Bureau of Public Service Reforms, Dr Joe Abah, said serving Nigeria at a senior level is a privilege only a few would attain, entailing that those who occupy such roles must positively impact the lives of the citizenry.
Highlighting a number of leadership lessons practically expressed through Usman’s life, he said, “Your work no longer speaks for you,” adding that one must now speak for their work due to the emergence of fake news and critics.
He noted that leading people remains difficult, and that leaders may not see the impact of their actions in government until they leave office.
On her part, the celebrant, Hadiza, said she was humbled by the personalities who graced the colloquium, just as she thanked President Tinubu, Vice President Shettima, and others for contributing to her political career and personal life.
She recalled her roles in election planning since 2015 and at the NPA, and used the opportunity to recommit herself to the Renewed Hope Agenda for the betterment of Nigeria.
Stanley Nkwocha
Senior Special Assistant to The President on Media & Communications
(Office of The Vice President)
13th January, 2026
PRESIDENT TINUBU HAILS AGRICULTURE MINISTER ABUBAKAR KYARI ON BIRTHDAY, PRAISES REFORMS IN FOOD SECURITY
President Bola Tinubu extended warm birthday greetings to Senator Abubakar Kyari, the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, on Thursday, marking the minister's birthday on January 15.
In a statement, President Tinubu lauded Kyari as a "consummate statesman and distinguished public servant" whose career has been defined by dedication to service, leadership, and nation-building.
The president highlighted Kyari's extensive political background, including his tenure as a former member of the House of Representatives, a two-time senator, and acting chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Reflecting on Kyari's early service, Tinubu noted the minister's role as a commissioner in Borno State, where he managed multiple ministries with "rare versatility, competence, and an unwavering commitment to the public good."
As a key figure in the Renewed Hope administration, Kyari has been credited with injecting innovation and foresight into the agriculture sector.
"You have brought innovation and foresight to the sector, championing mechanisation as a pathway to productivity, food security, and economic resilience," the president remarked.
Tinubu praised the minister's reforms and policies for contributing to reduced food inflation, stabilized prices, strengthened agricultural value chains, and the repositioning of farming as a viable and profitable venture.
He also commended Kyari for institutionalizing programs that encourage youth involvement in agriculture, fostering a new generation that views farming as a sustainable livelihood.
The president concluded by offering prayers for Kyari's continued good health, renewed strength, and courage to achieve his vision of food sufficiency for Nigeria.
The recent surge in insecurity in Nigeria has reached a level that demands urgent attention from all authorities, especially the Federal Government.
First, the kidnapping of 25 schoolgirls in Kebbi State is deeply worrying and echoes a disturbing pattern from the recent past.
The abduction and subsequent killing of Brigadier Gen. M. Uba by terrorists in Borno State is one of the darkest moments in our nation’s fight against terrorism. This shocking intelligence and operational failure demands an immediate and thorough investigation.
Furthermore, mass kidnappings have been reported in Zamfara State, which is truly heartbreaking. I urge the swift rescue of the victims.
On another front, the recent surge in bandit attacks across Shanono and Ghari Local Government Areas in Kano State demands urgent concern and immediate action.
It is heartening to note the Kano State Government's swift response, including the donation of operational vehicles to security forces.
The Federal Government must fulfill its primary responsibility. These incidents are not isolated; they reveal serious setbacks in the battle against insecurity.
I call on the authorities to take decisive action by reinvigorating our armed forces and empowering the Nigeria Police Force to effectively protect and defend our people from these acts of terror. - RMK