EMEKA NWAIJUBA
IGBO’S PROTOTYPE OF MODERN
NIGERIA LEADERSHIP.
Today’s “change” oriented leadership in Nigeria, forecloses
any perceivable exuberance that hitherto before now admits solace in criminality;
corruption was then the order of the day, and zero consideration for public
plight enveloping the political motives behind Governments actions and
in actions. In place now is the Buhari’s change revolution, like a raging fire,
intent on desecrating a negative norm, it sweeps through the basket of
political wastes that has since held the largest black nation in the world at
its jugglers, finally a glimpse of brighter hope for the ever hopeful Nigerian
people!
Though,imperative it has fast become for Nigerian leadership
adjustment to today’s “Buhari’s change” to expedite quick development without
grudge. Many have resorted to cosmetics change cum false impression, wolves in sheep’s clothing! In a bid to
hoodwink the President’s drive for positive change, political leaders of old
and new, seem to have integrated the chameleonic art of forceful attempt at
quickly swapping characters for selfish purposes. Little wonder, President
Buhari, in his wisdom, may have decided to take sole responsibility in the
selection of who works with him, preferring tested and trusted dedicated
personalities who hold service above self interest, no matter which part of the
country they come from.
From the heartland of the South-east, Imo state, a most
familiar face presents true replica to the features that characterize Nigeria’
present leadership ideals; having been with President Buhari over years in
“thick and thin”, their perspectives match the ideologies that they both share for a new and better Nigeria.
Honorable EmekaNwaijuba, a former House of
Representative member, seen as the closest ally of President Muhammadu Buhari
in the South-east. “Simplicity” understates the true nature of Honorable
Nwaijuba; “Honorable” in every sense of the word. He comes with extras to the table,
brandishing candour. Emeka brings contemporary leadership to the door-steps of
a people’s lack of direction. His feat as a House Member representing his
constituency, Okigwe South Federal constituency, remains to be broken. At the
time of being in the House, 1999-2003, Emeka was the House committee Chairman
on Works and Housing. His time in the House passed with indelible achievements
that gave the House its “working” tag; representing a perfect border-line
between the Youths and the older generation, he possessed that multi-faceted
reach that falls in contradistinction to leadership archaism.
In one of his pre-election visits to the south-east,
President MuhammaduBuhari, ably led by Honorable EmekaNwaijuba, reiterated his
trust in Emeka. This he said while addressing an excited crowd in Abia state. Even
though Emeka’s seemingly humble disposition to life may have endeared him to
the people, his relationship with Buhari is founded on persevered trust and
belief that tested the resolution of a simple natured man’s belief to a
collective good.
Obviously, he knew what he was doing holding on with
Buhari, from CPC to the formation of APC. It was ideology based, an option not
everyone would dare take in the face of juicy advances by the then ruling PDP.
It paid off, and better for Nigeria! Emeka’s effort and drive towards this new
and perceivably better Nigeria could be narrowed to his political foresight,
true as it seems. An in-born cogent leadership character re-echoes the
undiluted consistency of this UmuezealaNsu-born political architect.
