Former Governor of Kano State, Sen. Ibrahim Shekarau, has declared that he’ll stay in lively politics for all times.
Shekarau, who mentioned this at a information convention to mark his seventieth birthday on Wednesday in Kano, described politics as each a civic and non secular obligation anchored in service to humanity.
The previous minister of Schooling mentioned his political philosophy was rooted in religion, accountability, and gratitude to God.
“So far as politics is worried, my politics is my faith, and my faith is my politics. I’ll stay within the political area for all times,” he mentioned.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chief mentioned political participation is an act of religion and an ethical obligation to make sure the emergence of credible and accountable management.
“I take part to contribute to the emergence of trusted, artistic, and accountable leaders.
“The one technique to produce such management is thru politics. Since politics is the method of choosing leaders, it has develop into, for me, a non secular obligation,” he added.
Shekarau defined that his continued involvement in politics was motivated by the will to serve humanity and to contribute his expertise towards constructing a greater society.
“All of us could not develop into leaders, however we are able to all contribute in our numerous methods. So long as I’ve the energy to contribute, I’ll stay politically lively,” he mentioned.
The previous Kano State Governor, additionally expressed gratitude to Allah for granting him lengthy life and the chance to mark his seventieth birthday.
Shekarau mentioned he had realized priceless classes from life’s highs and lows, including that he now finds peace in religion and forgiveness.
“I forgive those that harm me, and I search forgiveness from these I’ve offended,” he mentioned, describing his 70 years as a journey guided by Islam and divine favour,” he mentioned.
He dismissed speculations about his subsequent political transfer, saying, “The query of what subsequent doesn’t come up. I’m already in politics and can proceed till the top of my life.”
Reflecting on his public service journey, Shekarau expressed gratitude to God for each stage of his profession from a instructor to principal, everlasting secretary, and finally governor.
“Once I was made a principal, I didn’t beg for it. Once I was transferred, I didn’t complain.
‘Once I was promoted, I didn’t foyer for it. I served as a everlasting secretary for eight years and retired honorably,” he mentioned.
Shekarau emphasised whole dependence on God as one of many key pillars of success, stating that whereas laborious work is crucial, the end result of each effort in the end rests with divine will.
“Chances are you’ll be stunned, however I’ve no regrets. In life, we could plan issues a method, and so they prove otherwise.
“That isn’t a failure it’s God’s selection. Remorse comes solely when one fails to understand Allah’s resolution,” he mentioned.
The previous governor additionally recounted his lengthy historical past of management roles earlier than getting into partisan politics, including that his rise was the product of constant effort and divine grace.
“I used to be not picked from nowhere, I had my antecedents.
“I used to be elected State Secretary of the Convention of Principals of Secondary Colleges in 1982, later turned State President, and by 1988, I used to be Nationwide President representing over 8,000 principals in Nigeria,” he recalled.
He mentioned he additionally served within the Nationwide Govt Council of the Nigerian Union of Lecturers (NUT), which gave him priceless management expertise earlier than venturing into politics.
