How Tinubu’s Advice Has Helped Me To Be A Better Public Official – Gbajabiamila

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has said the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, has helped him to be a better public official.

Speaking at the weekend in Abuja at an event to honour the APC flagbearer, Gbajabiamila said the advice and guidance he receives from Tinubu has helped him become a better lawmaker.

The Speaker added that he has benefited from Tinubu’s mentorship in the nearly 30 years he has spent in public service, adding that several present and past public officials have benefited from the tutelage of the APC leader.

The legislator said as governor of Lagos, Tinubu constituted a cabinet of people based on merits irrespective of their religion, tribe, and background.

He said: “We are here to talk about a man whose entire life is a testament to the incredible impact that individuals can make on the lives of others when they devote themselves to building ladders of opportunity for others to reach the highest heights their talents can take them.

“Most importantly, we are here to hear from the people who at the critical moments of their ascent, benefitted from the support, guidance, and leadership of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. I am one such person.”

Gbajabiamila said nobody succeeds in life on their own and must thus rely on the guidance of a mentor.

He added: “We depend on relationship networks, our family, our friends, and even sometimes the kindness of strangers to achieve the best desires of our hearts. In those moments, nothing beats having a guiding hand from someone who has been down the same road and can provide you with a roadmap.

“For nearly three decades now, I have had the opportunity and privilege of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s guiding hand to help me in my public service. I have learned lessons from him that have helped me be a better legislator and public servant.”