The United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, Amina Mohammed, has lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his resilience and sense of responsibility since assuming office, noting that he has never complained about the challenges inherited from his predecessor.
Mohammed stated this at an award dinner held at Nigeria House in New York as part of activities marking Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary and the Independence Day Parade and Carnival.
The Nigerian-born diplomat described Tinubu as a determined leader who fought hard to attain the presidency and has since taken ownership of the mandate without resorting to excuses.
“President Tinubu told us he would not complain about what he met on ground, and indeed, I have never heard him complain,” she said. “People around him sometimes talk about what he inherited, but he doesn’t. He fought hard to be where he is.”
Mohammed further stated that leadership is ordained by God, stressing that Nigerians must unite behind the President to move the nation forward.
“God put him on that seat. It is therefore incumbent upon us to get behind him and do the best we can for Nigeria—unless you are trying to tell me that God made a mistake,” she said pointedly.
The UN Deputy Secretary-General also congratulated Nigerians on the country’s 65th independence anniversary, expressing optimism about a brighter future for the nation.
She urged citizens to adopt a more positive attitude toward Nigeria’s development, warning against a culture of constant criticism and self-doubt.
“If we keep pulling our country down, who will lift it up?” Mohammed queried. “Nigerians are among the most hardworking, ambitious, and resilient people in the world. We must stop telling ourselves that we are not good enough.”
