Former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai says his first day after leaving office is the “easiest day I can recall in nearly ten years”.
El-Rufai’s two four-year term as governor ended on Monday, May 29, 2023, with the official swearing-in of the governor-elect, Uba Sani.
Twenty-four hours after he left office, the former governor took to Twitter to give an account of his first day as an ex-governor.
“Peace of mind at last: Today is my first day since leaving the office of Governor of Kaduna State,” El-Rufai wrote.
“It has been the easiest day I can recall in nearly ten years – no wake-up calls or knocks on my bedroom door, no packed schedules from Adejoh Momoh, no running up and down to meet timelines, and no early security reports to read and issue directives!!”
He urged Nigerians to support the administration of President Bola Tinubu for a prosperous nation.
His tweet reads: “So, for many like me, life is much easier as objective bystanders – but for our younger generation, know that you don’t have the luxury of being excluded from politics and public service. Please be willing to sacrifice your time and resources to help President Asiwaju and all your state governors to succeed whenever called upon.
“To the older generation with experience, contentment and integrity, be available in small numbers as well to serve. Be prepared to add your knowledge, wisdom and judgment to mobilize the energy, innovation and courage of the youth to address the challenges our nation faces.
“Together, we will be able to achieve the Nigerian ideal that President Tinubu outlined yesterday in his first inaugural speech.”
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