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Those vying for public offices should know that actions or inactions affect livehoods of Nigerians, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has advised.
Receiving the Gabriel Zock-led delegation of Southern Kaduna leaders at the weekend in Abuja, he noted: “Our commitment to this country is a serious commitment and some of it (for me and I am sure for Hon. Gabriel) come from the fact of our faith. Our faith, like other faiths, does not allow us to deal carelessly with matters that concern the poor, those who do not have and those who look up to us with expectation for solution to their problems.
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“We cannot disappoint them, that is why we are so committed to making sure that our country is a different country.
“But at the end of the day, no matter what we do, we still have to account to God for everything that we do. Even if they don’t account to our people, we will all account to God ultimately.
“What God expects of all of us is to ensure that the mandate that is given to us is used well, the trust that is reposed in us by so many people is the expectation that their lives and livelihoods will improve by our being in office. For all those people, we must account to God.”
“Which is why in any political position that we have
Earlier, Zock applauded Osinbajo’s commitment for a better Nigeria, noting: “I have worked with you closely. I know the vision and dream that you have for Nigeria.”
He thanked the Vice President for his selfless service to the country, expressing hope that, “one day you will become the President of Nigeria.”
On his part, member of Kaduna State House of Assembly for President Muhammadu Buhari, observing: “Our visit is in solidarity to our leader, who has given his best to our country and is loyal to the President.”
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