Leadership entails earning the trust of the people who voted you into
office and consistently staying the path of honesty and fairness at all
times, President Muhammadu Buhari told Katsina State lawmakers on Friday
in Daura.
Receiving the leadership of the State House of Assembly led by the
Speaker, Tasiu Musa Maigari, President Buhari said the essence of
contesting elections is to serve the people, and political actors must
always remain loyal, dedicated and focused on delivering on their
promises.
“Having been chosen by your people to lead, you must ensure that you
remain trustworthy. Ensure fairness at all times. Leadership at home,
community or national level is a heavy responsibility. And it must be
discharged with fairness, firmness and justice,’ the President said.
He urged the lawmakers to be selfless, visionary and committed to
meeting the needs of the electorate, while minding their constitutional
responsibilities.
In his remark, the Speaker thanked the President for providing
leadership at the national level, and setting a standard on integrity
and forthrightness for others to emulate.
Maigari assured the President that the Katsina House of Assembly will
continue to support his policies, and ensure a trickling down in the
state to favour their various constituencies.