The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has been urged to institutionalize his policies and principles so that future generations can have the opportunity to understudy him and his political ideologies.
This was the thrust of a gathering of 66 future leaders selected across the three senatorial districts of Lagos State: Lagos West, Lagos Central and Lagos East, in honour of Asiwaju Tinubu as he clocks 66.
The CEO of Matters of Heritage, the organiser and convener of the event, Seye Oyetade, said the essence of the programme was to call the attention of the younger generation to the vision of Asiwaju Tinubu.
Oyetade said: “Asiwaju has done a lot.
“We should institutionalize him so that long after he is gone, generations coming can study him.
“We believe that if some of the younger generation do not know him now that he is alive they would not be able to talk about him when he is gone.
“Bridging this generational gap is the essence of this project.”
The children presented a dance drama titled: “Jagabanism,” which explained the principles, vision and policies of the celebrator as well as identifying his template of transformation in Lagos and indirectly implanted in the country through his protégées.
A poem titled: “I Know a Legend,” was also performed by a child.
The Wife of the celebrator, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, commended the organisers for gathering children and youths to honour his husband.
She lauded the drama and poetry performances about Tinubu by the children of Vicmob College in Lagos.
She said: “Watching young people do a drama about Jagaban is inspiring to me.
“At a time when some are confused about who they are, there could still be some truth from the younger generation.
“Asiwaju Bola Tinubu is a man who has continued to work for the progress of this country.
“He is a man driven by what he believes in.”
Former Commissioner for Information during Tinubu’s tenure as governor of Lagos State, Dele Alake, said: “We have multitude of historical illiterates now in Nigeria.
“A society that loses its sense of history loses its sense of culture, which means the society has lost its sense of identity.”
Alake emphasized on the need for history to be brought back to schools curriculum.
Senator Ben Murray-Bruce, who was present at the occasion, added that Tinubu has the passion to make a change.
Murray-Bruce said: “Leadership is about passion.
“When Tinubu sees anyone with problems, he provides help.
“He is not a party politician.
“He takes positions about Nigeria and not about AD, APC, PDP or any party in office.
“Politics is just a vehicle.
“If he is wrong or right, he accepts.”
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo was represented by Dr. Jumoke Oduwole; the Emir of Kano represented by former Commissioner in Lagos State, Olawale Edun,
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, was represented by Prince Jide Fadairo; the Governor of Edo State represented by Taiwo Akerele; Governor of Osun State represented by his son, Rauf Aregbesola (Jnr.); former Vice President Atiku Abubakar represented by Engineer Jide Adeniji; party chieftains, loyalists, traditional leaders, youth and students attended the special birthday programme for the former Lagos governor.
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