It is heartwarming to see how many here have taken time out to celebrate the appointment of Temitope as SSA to the President. The encomium that has come his way is just as deserving as the appointment itself.
Even though not everyone was in the full picture of his contribution to the cause over time, as his preference has always been to work behind the scene without hugging the limelight, few could have even been in doubt about his passion for the nation, undiluted patriotism, unwavering commitment to the good of the land and dedication to causes he believes in.
First, his professional competence is not in doubt. Also, being a bit familiar with the nature of the assignment and knowing Tope, it must be said that indeed, this is a call to service for him.
While there is every cause to celebrate his appointment, being so well-deserved, one is constrained to situate it away from the default assumption on the part of many as only a ‘reward’.
First, his professional competence is not in doubt. Also, being a bit familiar with the nature of the assignment and knowing Tope, it must be said that indeed, this is a call to service for him. That, for him, is familiar territory. He is that one person who, only at a drop of the hat, has always been ready to put in the shift in terms of service, in support of friends and causes he believes in, without an eye for reward.
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Years back, I had described him as a good man who is ever true and faithful to his convictions. I said then,
“For Tope, it is always about the big picture. Self is secondary. Such men are uncommon. As I stated years back, it cannot be a mere coincidence that he was born just a day before Nigeria’s independence anniversary.
I know he will stay true to the Omoluabi values that has stood him out all along.
There is a higher purpose to that. There is a higher purpose to this his lovely photograph. The time to step into that higher purpose is here. His sacrifice for the land will not be in vain. He will experience the good of the land in every area of his life, along with his beautiful Olori and their wonderful kids.”
As he steps up to fulfilling that higher purpose, I have no doubt that he would acquaint himself well in the discharge of his duties and do us proud. I know he will stay true to the Omoluabi values that has stood him out all along.
For God. For country. Ise ya.
