Umar Namadi, the governor of Jigawa State, pointed out the spiritual weight of leadership and the fleeting nature of life by revealing that he takes the oath of office every day as a solemn reminder of his responsibilities to the people.
The governor urged all public officials to embrace their responsibilities with a sense of divine accountability during the swearing-in ceremony of the new Gumel Local Government Chairman, Dutse, at the Council Chambers of Government House.
You will find that same oath on my desk if you visit my office today. He claimed that he had purposefully kept it there. Every time I turn to it, I “remind myself of the connection between Jigawa State and the people around me.”
He urged the newly-appointed chairman to make the same decision.
A copy of that oath should be kept in your office, I advise you to do the same. Read it before you get to your table when you arrive in the morning. It is extremely crucial. The swearing is heavy.
Following the former officeholder’s untimely passing, the new chairman was chosen.
The governor stated at the time, “I want to use this moment to call on myself, the new chairman, and all of us gathered here to reflect on this reality: the late chairman never anticipated he would not finish his presidency. Any of us can experience this without prior notice, at any time.
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Governor Namadi reaffirmed to those in charge that public office is a place of trust in God and not a platform for personal gain.
There will be a day of reckoning and death, the author writes. “In everything we do, we must always remember that.” He told the audience, “Those of us with responsibilities must carry them on with the fear of Allah.”
The governor blatantly warned against the dangers of personal gain in government: “Personal interest is the killer. We frequently forget that we took the oath before Allah and are driven by personal interest. If we violate it, we are lying to ourselves and nobody else.
Governor Namadi urged the new chairman to exercise humility, consult with community stakeholders, and use local government funds to advance the cause of the community.
Regardless of who they are, every indigenous member of Gumel Local Government is under your care, he said. Work with everyone you are supposed to work with, and try it. You are just entering right away. No one has managerial traits from birth. However, you will excel as an administrator if you fear Allah.
He added that Gumel Local Government’s financial management relyed on accountability and that “the people of Gumel Local Government” own the funds. Whatever generates revenue is intended to benefit the population. You should ensure that it is used to their advantage.
As the governor, the governor made it clear that if something were to occur, that the governor of Jigawa State would make every effort to ensure that my personal interests did not have an impact on my official decisions.
Because under my leadership, every citizen of Jigawa has rights, regardless of their political party or background.
Source: Channels TV
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