- Activist Hamzat Lawal has praised Nigerias National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, as a role model for youth
- The CEO of Connected Development (CODE) credited Ribadus influence as pivotal in shaping his career and inspiring his accountability initiative, Follow The Money
- Defending Ribadus appointment as NSA, Lawal dismissed criticisms and urged Nigerians to support him in his role
Activist Hamzat Lawal described NSA Nuhu Ribadu as a role model for the countrys youth.
Photo credit: Hamzat LawalSource: UGCLawal recalls Ribadu’s influenceIn an age when elders are telling youths that they are incapable of leading and are not well educated, it is refreshing to listen to Nuhu Ribadus message of hope.”Ribadu is my mentor – Lawal”That was the beginning of my relationship with Ribadu. When we eventually met some years later, I was psychologically prepped for impact,” he saidLawal speaks on Ribadus leadership and reforms”A leader who seemed to know exactly what he wanted. A citizen who had a clear vision for a very long time in his life. He understood the problems confronting his country,” he stated.Lawal defends Ribadus role as NSA”Those that do not know him would think he is just another politician here to feather his nest. Those who misunderstand him would paint him in the hackneyed and contrived hue of a loose cannon,” he said.”He not only fought and defeated corruption, he instilled a new culture in Nigeria and beyond.”He sparked the fire that burnt in me and many other young leaders across the length and breadth of Africa,” Lawal stated.Lawal urges Nigerians to support Ribadu”The little we can do is to give him our maximum support,” he concluded.Ribadu dismisses allegation of referring to Tinubu as corrupt
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