Minister Gwarzo: A Quintessential Leader, Grassroots Politician – Baban Takko
By Abdullahi Yusuf
A renowned Bauchi politician, Alhaji Sanusi Baban Takko (Barayan Bauchi),has described the Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Abdullahi Tijjani Gwarzo, as a quintessential leader and grassroots politician.
Baban Takko, in a statement issued to newsmen on Thursday in Kano,also described Minister Gwarzo as an Epitome of dedication and selfless service.
“Minister Gwarzo, also known as “Ruwa Baba,” is a trail blazer whose penchant for service to humanity,adding value to the realization of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s quest for providing dividends of democracy to all Nigerians is legendary, and should be commended by all.
“In a world where selflessness is a scarce commodity, the ability to overcome challenges and obstacles is a clear testament to the resilience of the human spirit. Hard work leads to success and dedication to service brings about the desired results in our daily lives.
“The nationalistic outlook of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s appointment of former Deputy Governor of Kano State, Engr. Abdullahi Tijjani Muhammad Gwarzo (popularly known as Ruwa Baba) as Honourable Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development showed true patriotism, as he was appointed based on merit, vast wealth of experience, deep commitment to the ideals of democracy, rich reservoirs of knowledge in the construction industry, built environment and loyalty,”the elder statesman said
Continuing, the Barayan Bauchi also described Minister Gwarzo as an embodiment of excellence and humility whose sole objective is to deliver the desired results towards complete eradication of Nigeria’s housing deficits in the line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu on housing and urban sector development.
He said Gwarzo’s quest to actualize the Ministry’s mandate of providing adequate and affordable housing housing in both urban and rural areas in secure, healthy, and decent environment for all Nigerians is equally worthy of commendation.
“Indeed, making the environment more conducive, environmentally sustainable and secure, is achievable based on the fact that there’s a good synergy between the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, and the office of the National Security Adviser, Malam Nuhu Ribadu, as well as relevant nation’s security agencies where economic growth and prosperity for an urban future;
“Secured environment for laying a solid foundation towards environment friendly and provision of affordable houses for Nigerians, with rapid urbanization amounting to more than half of Nigeria’s population.
The Barayan Bauchi also praised Abdullahi Tijjani Muhammad Gwarzo (Ruwa Baba) whose sense of humility, compassion and true love for the downtrodden are rare virtues which should be emulated by all and sundry.
“Ruwa Baba’s interpersonal relationship with Members of the ruling All Progressives Congress APC family across the Federation added more value and sense of belonging to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Presidency.
“Interestingly, Nigerians testified beyond reasonable doubt that Engr. Abdullahi Tijjani Muhammad Gwarzo is a true nationalist, unbiased with open door policy when dealing or attending to Nigerians and Foreign Partners irrespective of gender, ethnicity, social status, religious backgrounds, special abilities or political party affiliations, and those rare qualities that endeared him to the inner hearts of people from all walks of life,” he said.
The close associate and confidant to President Bola Tinubu, also said that Gwarzo’s groundswell opinion from grassroot-oriented politicians within his home State of Kano and beyond is that of a good leader and respected figure in the Construction Industry and the Environment sector.
“Engineer Abdullahi Tijjani Muhammad Gwarzo’s political dexterity is amazing and worthy of emulation.He is a one-time most active member of the defunct Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the third republic, served many tenures as Executive Chairman of Gwarzo Local Government of Kano State where he was a Kano State Caretaker Chairman of ALGON; former Commissioner of Water Resources, former Deputy Governor of Kano State, and Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) Gubernatorial Candidate in the 2011 Governorship Election in Kano State.
“He qually served as Pioneer Interim Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State and Pioneer Board of Trustee (BOT) Member. With unblemished record of service within the nation and international community, he meritoriously served as Chairman of the Governing Council of Federal College of Education, Zaria, Kaduna State.
“As the saying goes, honour is given to whom honour is due, His Excellency Engr. Abdullahi Tijjani Muhammad Gwarzo FTRAN, as a true patriot, answered the call to national duty extended to him by President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to drive the Renewed Hope Agenda of his administration as Honourable Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, and Member of the Federal Executive Council (FEC),” Baban Takko added.
