Who will Rescue Nigerians From Unemployment, Poverty And Disaster in 2019

Dr. Abdul Jhalil Tafawa Balewa is one of those growing band of men who instils hope and inspires us amidst the growing hopelessness. The story of AbdulJalil is that of struggle and sacrifice. Coming from two major ethnicities (Fulani and Yoruba) in Nigeria and having left shores of Nigeria at an early age, he maintained a “bridgedom” of sorts for all ethnicities in Nigeria.  Right from his early years, to his sojourn in the United States in search of knowledge, he understands that greatness is never a given, it must be earned. The belief in one Nigeria fired him to aim higher and higher. He bagged his MBBS at a very young age, converted to MD in the United States with specialization in Infectious Diseases and went further to obtain a Master’s degree in Enzymology and a PhD in Nuclear Chemistry. In reaffirming the greatness deeply embedded in him, Dr. Abdul Jhalil demonstrated that he could lead at early stages of his life. He was at various stages of his formative ages a leader. He was the class captain in his primary school and at university level, he was at the forefront of struggles. This prepared him for more difficult tasks ahead. It wasn’t surprising when he boldly expressed his desire to lead this country.

For him to make himself available to aspire for the highest office of the country when others are reluctant and full of doubts, tells a whole story about him. This person gives me hope at this time of hopelessness. He has reawakened my consciousness on the need for our generation to come forward and provide the much needed leadership this country needs. He has reaffirmed my enduring spirit; to choose our leaders from the best among us; to carry forward that precious gift, that noble idea, passed on from generation to generation. Dr. Abdul Jhalil is truly a leader in the making.

His journey has never been that of short-cuts or settling for less rather it has been that of the risk takers, the doers, the makers of things. His leadership qualities at Cigna and Prudential insurance-some of the biggest insurance companies in the world and his experience from numerous international organisations where he worked leave no one in doubt on his capabilities to command organise and direct.

Dr. Abdul Jhalil is an open, approachable person whose doors are always open to youths and progressives. When the writer approached him and proposed for his consent to serve as the patron of Buhari Vendors Worldwide /ChangeNigeriaGroup , he didn’t hesitate to embrace the offer. He is the rightful leader in the making not the powerful or famous of the “Great Man theory”, but a leader who is driving positive change in his sphere of influence. He is seeking results andtransformation, not applause or recognition. A leader who draw his strength from strengthening others.

So, coming back to the discussion with my colleagues, as one of them suggested, maybe it is time to replace the “Great Man theory” with the‘’Great Work’’ theory of leadership as exemplified in Dr. Abdul Jhalil’s case.

With his international experience in the Cigna and Prudential (HMOs) health management organizations,  in the United States and his roles as one of the healthcare providers- an important stakeholder in the implementation of health insurance scheme, I recommend Dr. Abdul Jhalil Tafawa Balewa as the Executive secretary of NHIS.

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