Vice President Kashim Shettima has urged public servants to stay selfless within the discharge of their duties, to maintain legacies throughout the service.
Shettima mentioned this on the fiftieth birthday colloquium organised for Hadiza Bala-Usman, the Particular Adviser to the President on Coverage and Coordination and Head of the Central Supply Coordination Unit.
The Vice President additionally urged public servants to imbibe the virtues of excellence, marked by a dedication to day by day self-discipline, consistency of effort and energy of character.
Based on him, civil servants should exhibit resilience and exhausting work in direction of the service whatever the challenges of constructing enduring establishments.
“If we’re to boost extra generations of Nigerians prepared to steer with goal, to ship with excellence, and to serve with braveness, we should bear in mind this fact: intention with out the willingness to pay the worth of service stays wishful considering,” Shettima mentioned.
Additional eulogising Bala-Usman’s dedication to public service, the vp mentioned she is a mirror not just for the northern Nigerian lady, however for the nation itself.
“There isn’t any doubt that Usman’s place in our public service historical past is safe. That is so as a result of it was not constructed on spectacle, nor did it depend on applause. What she has grow to be was a product of choices taken quietly, obligations carried absolutely, and establishments strengthened with care.”
“What has not been famous sufficient about our celebrant is that she is rising from part of our nation the place many younger ladies nonetheless seek for proof that ambition similar to hers is permitted.
“Certainly, her journey required braveness, and that’s the reason she has grow to be that proof. Its trials had been seen. Its calls for had been exacting. Its rewards had been earned. Nigeria watched her develop into duty early, moving into crucial coverage areas when many are nonetheless discovering their voice,” he mentioned.
Additionally describing her rise in public service as deliberate and well-earned, the Vice President mentioned Bala-Usman has remained dedicated to the tough work of constructing a practical nation.
“Could your instance proceed to information those that nonetheless consider that service, when completed properly, can ennoble a nation,” the VP added.