A group promoting the leadership virtues of Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo began the distribution of educational materials to public secondary schools students in some states of the federation on Monday.
Leader of the group, Osinbajo Grassroots Organisation (OGO), Mr Sylvanus Ojo, said in a statement issued in Abuja that the exercise was also used to commemorate Nigeria’s 2021 Independence Day celebration.
The celebration was held on October 1.
Ojo stated that OGO distributed educational materials to students of Government Secondary School, Guruku, Mararaba and Community Secondary School, Suleja in Nasarawa and Niger states, respectively, to kick-start the programme.
He added that the delay resulted from the fact that schools were on holiday during the celebration.
He stated that OGO decided to celebrate the nation’s independence with young citizens by propagating Osinbajo’s exemplary attributes manifesting in his love for education and passion for young people.
The OGO leader noted that the group desired that young citizens absorbed Osinbajo’s leadership qualities to prepare them as responsible and patriotic leaders in the future.
He stressed that young citizens must be guided early in life to adopt excellent qualities derivable through mentoring to guarantee brighter future.
“We believe that these young people will one day control the leadership space. It is important to let them see the beauty of patriotism, loyalty, dedication, humility, inclusiveness, and tolerance which the vice-president represents.
“If we miss out on this, then we have lost the opportunity to rightly groom a successor generation that will drive this nation after current sets of leaders may have vacated the scene.
“We must be thinking about the prosperity of our nation alongside the quality of generations of her leaders. And this must begin now,’’ Ojo stated.
Addressing the students of Government Secondary School, Mararaba, one of the organizers, Mr Akin Makanjuola, admonished them to emulate the vice-president to become good citizens.
“If you imbibe the qualities of Prof. Osinbajo, you will become good citizens. We are here to share these ideas with you, to galvanize you for a better future,’’ he was quoted as saying.
In his remarks, the school’s vice-principal, Mr A. Adams advised the students to use these materials well and to also attain the level of Osinbajo.
A Senior Secondary II student at the school, Paul Abang, won a cash prize for his understanding of some qualities of the vice-president.
He said he aspired to be like Osinbajo and pledged to inculcate his qualities and show discipline at all times.
“I will always imbibe the qualities of Prof. Yemi Osinbajo. I think I need to be disciplined everywhere I find myself inwardly and outwardly,’’ he said.
Another student, Ahmed Fatimah said: “we would like to thank the vice-president for the privilege of his support group reaching out to us and making us to know more about him.’’
At Community Secondary School in Suleja, a Junior Secondary School student, Princess Igwe, also went home with a cash prize.
“I will use the books given for my notes and also to always remember my vice-president. God bless him,’’ she said.
The vice-principal of the school, Mrs Amina Mohammed, commended OGO for outreach and promised that the school would always motivate students to become good citizens.
As Senator Ned Nwoko positions for a return to the National Assembly, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Emmanuel Eboh, has described any opposing ambition as self- serving, unnecessary and detrimental to the peace and development of Delta North Senatorial District.
Speaking in an interview in Abuja, Chief Eboh, a former civil commissioner in Delta State, said Senator Nwoko continues to enjoy widespread goodwill and the support of the people of Delta North, popularly known as Anioma.
While acknowledging that political aspirations are legitimate in a democratic setting, Eboh cautioned against what he termed the “unacceptable drift towards turning politics into a family enterprise and a tool for power control and manipulation.”
He called on residents of Aniocha/Oshimili Federal Constituency and the wider Delta North district to resist “the inordinate ambition of some Shylock politicians driven by selfish motives and unrestrained personal interests.”
The APC stalwart warned that personality-driven ambitions, rather than people-oriented leadership, could
lead to avoidable rivalry and division within Delta North.
Chief Eboh maintained that Senator Nwoko’s performance in office has been commendable and deserving of re-election, citing key interventions in rural road construction, electrification, education, potable water supply, and empowerment programmes.
He further highlighted the senator’s sustained advocacy for the recognition and identity of Anioma, noting that it was “unprecedented in the political history of the district”.
According to him, “Senator Nwoko has not only met expectations but surpassed them. He deserves re-election, particularly given the fact that the core constitutional responsibility of a senator is lawmaking for the good governance of the nation.”
Eboh said the people of Delta North regard Nwoko as a progressive leader who embodies unity and dignity across Anioma, stressing that he should not be distracted by unnecessary political contestation.
He reaffirmed that the senator’s commitment to the growth and development of Anioma remains unwavering and urged constituents to sustain their support for his return to the Senate.
The APC chieftain also called for continued backing of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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