Vice President Namadi Sambo on Saturday described late former Gov. Patrick Yakowa of Kaduna State as selfless and patriotic leader.
Sambo said this at a One Day Public Lecture to commemorate the first year memorial of the former governor.
He said Yakowa rendered patriotic service to the state and country as a whole. “He dedicated his entire life to the advancement of mankind.’’
Sambo stressed that the successes Yakowa attained were the result of his determination to contribute positively to the development of the state and the country.
“He brought to bear his experience on any assignment given to him’’, he added.
Sambo said the gathering of personalities from all walks of life was a testimony of the lives Yakowa touched positively throughout his life time.
“We should at our individual service to the nation ensure we live in peace with one another for the overall development of the country.
“Without peace, it would be impossible for meaningful development to take place in any society”, Sambo stressed.
Gov. Murkthar Yero of Kaduna reaffirmed his commitment to implementing all development projects initiated by Yakowa.
“We continued from where he stopped; this is the only way for government to achieve meaningful development.
“Many say time heals everything, including the loss of loved ones; I do not agree, the pain still remains and his memory still reflects in all our official activities”, Yero said.
“It is my belief as a successor that the best way to immortalise him is to build a peaceful Kaduna State and completing all projects initiated by him.”
Yero said the 2013 budget initiated two weeks before Yakowa died had been fully implemented.
He promised to ensure fairness and justice to all sections of the state.
The theme of the lecture was: “Challenges/ Responsibilities of Leadership in Nigeria; the Legacies of Late Sir Patrick Yakowa’’
