DECLEARATION! SGF lawal says BUARI AND TINUBU possess same character

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF),
Babachir Lawal, an Engineer, yesterday described President
Muhammadu Buhari and a national leader of the ruling All
Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, as
selfless and generous leaders whose commitment to the
good of all is legendary.
The duo, Lawal said at a thanksgiving service at ECWA
Church, Wuse, Abuja on his recent appointment, share a
passion for serving humanity.
The SGF who is a long standing friend of the President said
he has learned the value of loyalty and the virtues of
integrity and love from Buhari.
He also said that the president could be extremely
emotional, especially if he finds people suffering.
He said the country is in safe hands under the leadership of
President Mohammadu Buhari, adding: “The country is in
safe hands and we will try our best to deliver the change the
All Progressives Congress (APC) promised Nigerians, we
have no time to waste in ensuring this.” he said.
He also said that the ministerial nominees would do well to
advance the course of the nation and the people once they
assume office.
He said Tinubu is selfless and generous to a fault.
“Tinubu made an impression on me, he is generous, he will
give you what you require and even more.”
Tinubu speaking through Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of
Lagos State at the occasion threw his weight behind
President Buhari on his appointment of Engineer Lawal as
SGF.
He hailed Lawal’s choice as a step in the right direction and
was optimistic that the SGF would bring his wealth of
experience to bear in the office.
Tinubu extolled Lawal’s qualities, saying that while some of
his contemporaries have succumbed to the temptation of
illicit wealth and the abuse of power and privilege, he
(Lawal) has remained faithful to the course of the nation.
“If you are looking for a man who is diligent in his work with
a keen eye for details and correct process, there is none
better than Babachir Lawal,” Tinubu said.
He added: “He knows this nation and understands its
complexities, from the intricacies of our federal bureaucracy
to the diversity of our social fabric to the, multiple
dimensions of our political dynamics.
“He is a man well-tailored to fit his position in today’s
Nigeria where we find ourselves in a situation not meant for
the faint hearted. A situation that requires grit, guts and
wisdom. These attributes, Lawal has in abundance”.
Tinubu said that despite the qualities the SGF possesses, he
has remained humble, a trait he said is rare in the nation’s
political climate.
“He is humble and does not need to see his name in the
spotlight. As long as the job is done correctly, he is happy.
He does not seek credit even when duly deserved. This
humility and self-contentment is not a common thing,
especially in the arena of politics and government”.
He expressed confidence that Lawal will ensure that
operations of the President Muhammadu Buhari
administration will be conducted smoothly and
professionally.
“He will do his utmost to do the best for all of Nigeria. He
plays no favorites and is not one to operate under the veil of
bias or discrimination. This big often gruff man also has a
big heart and that heart is dedicated to good of our beloved
land.”
In his remarks, the APC National Chairman, Mr. John Odigie-
Oyegun, called the SGF a man of impeccable character,
humble to a fault and “brutally frank and ferocious in
defending whatever he believes in.”