Gbenga Ashafa Speaks On Ministerial Appointments

Following the swearing-in of ministers by President Buhari, Senator Gbenga Ashafa has told the new ministers that they will be judged by the number of Nigerians they bring out of poverty rather than the number of contracts signed or meetings.

Senator Gbenga Ashafa urged the new ministers to be ‘change agents’

“Every decision you take must first pass this test: “How many jobs will this choice create?” remember, that is will save this nation jobs,” he said. The senator also urged the ministers to wrestle Nigeria to prosperity.
In a statement made available to our reporter on Friday, November 13, Senator Ashafa said the new ministers must be the crusaders of change.
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“My challenge to the newly-appointed ministers is that they see themselves as Crusaders of Change. They have been given an opportunity of a lifetime to do the incredible; making Nigeria the greatest nation on earth! They must remain disciplined and focused. Selfless service, focus, integrity and patriotism must guide every assignment. Wherever they may go and whomever they may meet, they must leave people with the best impressions of Nigeria.
“Dear Ministers, your job is to market Nigeria the best way possible. All eyes are on you. Our youth will watch you via social media and expect you to get it right all the time. Experts will criticise and praise you – sometimes fairly, other times harshly. Your boss will make strenuous demands on your time and your abilities.
“When all looks bleak, remember you are doing it for the disadvantaged children of the war-ravaged North East; recall that there are thousands of innocent Nigerians in various jailhouses crying out for justice; reminisce on the pregnant women who require delicate but unavailable healthcare; think of the fathers who faithfully till the ground for little harvest; consider that young entrepreneur with life-changing ideas but has no funds to give them wings; ponder the struggles of our soldiers as they lay down their lives to defend the nation.
“These thoughts should spur you on and evoke a sense of total commitment to your jobs. Nigeria needs you to give your best,” he said.
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He said with the appointments of Alhaji Lai Mohammed, Dr. Kayode Fayemi and Babatunde Fashola (SAN), the national leader of the ruling party, Bola Tinubu, has shown that he is an awesome judge of talent.
“That Mr. President found these three men, who owe their political careers to the Great Maestro of Boudillion, worthy of manning very critical ministries is testament to Asiwaju’s gift for raising and mentoring leaders. You, sir, are the Leader of Leaders.”
The senator prayed that may the Almighty guide the ministers’ hands, keep them from harm and surround them with the people and resources they need to deliver on their mandate.