Vice-President Ƙashim Shettima 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.
He made the call today in his remarks at a colloquium organised to commemorate the 50th birthday of Hajiya Hadiza Bala Usman, the Special Adviser to the President on Policy and Coordination, and Head of the Central Delivery Coordination Unit, held in Abuja.
According to Shettima, “No doubt, enduring legacies in public service are those sustained by a consistent dedication to excellence, resilience, and hard work, regardless of the challenges of building enduring institutions.
“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.
“There is no doubt that Hadiza’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.”
