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The security challenges facing the country will soon be a thing of the past as they have been described as temporary.
Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, made
the assertion at the presentation of an award of the ‘Best Minister of the Year
2022’ at the 10th edition of the Heroes of Democracy Award Africa which held at
the Congress Hall of the Transcorp Hilton in Abuja.
“Our nation is going through challenges, especially
on security. These challenges are temporary and do not define us. We are
defined by the greatness of the Nigerian people, in their strength, ingenuity
and resilience, as exemplified by the quality of the recipients of today’s
awards.
“We shall overcome all the challenges. A time is
coming when we shall look at this period in retrospect and give thanks to the
most high for the stormy waters we have waded through and the triumphs we have
recorded over the challenges that look so huge and gargantuan today,” the
minister informed the gathering.
Speaking further, the minister noted that he has
never really taken award seriously, but was moved by the transparency with
which the organisers came about the winners and the need to encourage others in
public office to put in their best to advance the course of humanity.
“I came from an ideological tradition that places
humanity in the centre of the universe and deprecates self. All our actions –
physical, social, economic and political – should advance the cause of
humanity. We therefore strive to solve all problems, as humanly possible, and
provide the greatest good for the greatest number. These, and the grace of God,
prepared and recommend me for every high office I have held and have been my
guiding principles.
“But in all honesty, I have never been fazed by
awards. However, given the open and transparent efforts made by the organisers
and the extent to which they have gone to get the opinion of a cross section of
Nigerians on their choice for the award, I am indeed humbled by their honest
choice. It is my sincere wish that the award will inspire young people,
upcoming politicians and others who are still looking forward to fulfilment in
life. I want them to know that passion, dedication and doggedness are worthy
virtues to attaining success and recognition,” the minister stated.
Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola further urged the youths to
strive for self-development and pursuit of excellence in our quest for
development and building a great nation.
The Minister of Interior emerged best ‘Minister of
the Year 2022’ from a category with three other nominees which includes the
Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs. Zainab Ahmed; Minister
of Communications and Digital Economy, Mallam Isa Ali Pantami and Former
Minister of Transportation, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi.
Other awardees at the event are the Speaker of the
House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila who won Legislative
Personality of the Decade Award; Governor of Niger State, Gov. Abubakar Sani
Bello, who won the Man of the Year Award; Businessman and 2023 APC Presidential
Aspirant, Mr. Tein Jack-Rich, who won Democracy Spotlight Politician of the
year; Sen. Barau Jibrin, who won Senator of the Year Award amongst several
others.
The event was attended by the Solicitor-General of
the Federation and Permanent Secretary Ministry of Justice, Mrs. Beatrice Jedy
Agba; Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr. Shuaib Belgore; Business
Tyconn, Alh. Sulieman Baba Ali; Controller General of the Nigerian Correctional
Service, Haliru Nababa; Nigeria Immigration Service, Idris Isah Jere amongst
several others.
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