Political leadership carries two connected responsibilities: service to the public and fidelity to the principles and re...
Political leadership carries two connected responsibilities: service to the public and fidelity to the principles and relationships that shape a leader’s journey. For Rt. Hon. Barr. Bello Muhammad Goronyo, Honourable Minister of State for Works and National Leader of BMG Associates Support Group, these responsibilities provide the context for understanding his public service and political commitments.
His ministerial assignment places him within a sector that directly affects daily life. Roads connect farms to markets, businesses to customers and communities to schools and hospitals. Serving alongside the Honourable Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, Goronyo shares in the responsibility of advancing the Federal Government’s infrastructure objectives.
His political outlook, as reflected in BMG’s stated mission, combines support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda with continued loyalty to his political leader, Distinguished Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko.
Public service through the works portfolio
Goronyo’s contribution to the administration must be understood through the responsibilities entrusted to him. In November 2024, an official government statement documented the assignment to him of supervisory responsibilities for the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency and the Office of the Surveyor-General of the Federation. At the handover, he requested agency work plans and encouraged practical ideas for improving institutional performance.
In a separate engagement with FERMA’s management and board, he called for regular communication with the National Assembly and other stakeholders. That emphasis on reporting and coordination is relevant to a sector where citizens expect clear information about maintenance priorities, project progress and the use of public resources.
For supporters of the administration, these responsibilities offer an opportunity to connect the Renewed Hope agenda with practical service. The strongest account of the administration’s successes should therefore identify completed work, explain its benefits and distinguish achievements from projects still underway.
Loyalty to Senator Wamakko
Within BMG Associates Support Group, Goronyo’s relationship with Distinguished Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko is recognised as an important part of his political foundation. Senator Wamakko serves as the organisation’s Grand Patron and Chairman of the Board of Trustees.
From our perspective within BMG, Goronyo’s continued recognition of Senator Wamakko reflects respect for mentorship and political continuity. It acknowledges the relationships through which experience, responsibility and leadership are passed from one generation to another.
Such loyalty carries an obligation. Respect for a political mentor should find expression in conduct: maintaining dialogue, accepting responsibility, treating colleagues fairly and serving the public with seriousness. These are the standards by which political relationships acquire lasting value.
The Asiwaju 2027 commitment
BMG’s support for Asiwaju 2027 expresses its commitment to continuity under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Under Goronyo’s leadership, the organisation presents itself as a platform through which members can participate in public discussion, communicate their support and document their activities.
As Secretary-General, my view is that this commitment should be expressed through responsible advocacy. Supporting the President includes explaining the administration’s policies clearly, presenting verifiable achievements and listening to citizens whose experiences reveal where further work is required.
The administration’s successes deserve accurate documentation. Equally, public concerns deserve a serious response. Credible support grows stronger when it recognises both progress and unfinished responsibilities.
Goronyo’s position brings these expectations together. As Minister of State for Works,
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