In a time when public service is too often clouded by self-interest, the quiet yet consistent acts of Mallam Abdulaziz Abdulaziz shine all t...
In a time when public service is too often clouded by self-interest, the quiet yet consistent acts of Mallam Abdulaziz Abdulaziz shine all the brighter. His name resonates not with noise or self-promotion, but with genuine compassion, selfless service, and steady commitment to the common good. His example is a powerful affirmation of the timeless truth: goodness never falls to the ground in vain.
Abdulaziz stands out, not for seeking praise, but for earning it through action. He helps not based on political alignment, religious belief, or ideological loyalty. His support cuts across divides, extending even to those who might stand in opposition to him. This is not strategy; it is principle.
In a society where influence is often hoarded and assistance rationed out of fear that others might rise, Abdulaziz gives freely. Where many offer their constituents only symbolic gestures—perhaps a phone recharge or a token handout—he offers substance. He understands that leadership is service, not showmanship.
Too many leaders forget that the people they ignore today may become the allies or adversaries of tomorrow. Abdulaziz, on the other hand, invests in people with no expectation of return. And perhaps that is why his reward is growing public admiration and trust. You’ll find his name spoken with respect not just in his circle, but across political and social boundaries.
Even President Tinubu, now considered a political juggernaut, once sowed seeds of support among people he may not even remember today, yet many of them still stand with him. Why? Because people do not forget sincerity.
Today’s youth, too, are no longer swayed by rhetoric or status. They demand leaders who show up, not just speak up. They follow those who deliver—not just promise. That is why Mallam Abdulaziz resonates with them. He meets them where they are and serves them without condition.
The Romans had a saying: “Vox populi, vox Dei”—the voice of the people is the voice of God. It is our hope and prayer that, just as the people recognise and celebrate Abdulaziz’s selfless efforts, the Almighty too will accept them and reward him, both in this world and in the next.
Note: The original opinion was written in Hausa by El-Bash Abdullahi and later translated into English by Ammar M. Rajab.
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