By Comrade Austin Asadu
Having performed superlatively in his official functions and duties, it came as no surprise to many that Alhaji Sambo Abubakar was deservedly elevated to the esteemed position of Director of the Finance and Accounts Department which is the most senior accounting position in the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA).
As the Director Finance and Accounts, Alhaji Sambo Abubakar is the chief administrative and accounting officer for the National Assembly’s financial operations.
He is responsible for managing NESREA funds, executing budgets, maintaining strict compliance with financial regulations, and advising the NESREA management on the financial and accounting implications of its policies and programs.
Indeed a savvy Alhaji Sambo Abubakar places great store on constant consultation, mutual dialogue and frequent interaction with his staff as well as the NESREA management since he assumed office few years ago.
On assumption of office, Alhaji Sambo Abubakar who is a professional accountant of no mean pedigree wasted no time in convening several meetings with top, senior and middle level staff in order to get a feel of the heart and minds of those that keep the system going.
This positive stance has been key to the goals and objectives achieved by Alhaji Abubakar as no matter one’s expertise, experience, sincerity or commitment to duty, not much can be realised by working alone or with a clique oblivious of the opinions, desires or ideas of others. Indeed Haji Abubakar as he is fondly called is an avid fan of the time worn but trite mantra: lf you want to go fast, go alone but if you want to go far, go with others.
Leadership by example and not by precept is another positive mantra dear to the heart of the dependable Alhaji Sambo Abubakar and he is keen to mentor his subordinates, associates and those that share his flair for hardwork, technical competence, outstanding performance and exemplary achievement in all its positive ramifications.
Alhaji Sambo has motivated his staff by his instinctive optimism always taking the glass to be half full, not half empty.
As a devout Muslim, he embodies the divinely mandated character traits of charity, benevolence and honesty to all and sundry irrespective of ethnic, religious, sectional, linguistic or cultural affiliation Alhaji Sambo’s friends, acquaintances and associates cuts across the length and breadth of the nation and he operates an open door, inclusive and accommodating administrative style that welcomes all manner of ideas, opinions and perspectives, no matter how differing or dissenting as far as they are tailored to move the system to the new level in the positive scheme of things.
A steadfast Haji Sambo has also employed effective communication skills, working and liaising with different departments and secretariats both within and outside NESREA whilst managing multiple and varied tasks simultaneously through effective planning, organizing and prioritizing with a high sense of attention and detail to achieve assigned goals and targets.
Thus his mature counsel, timely and sincere advice as well as his unimpeachable integrity and honour has brought Dr Atiku lbrahim in good stead with the staff and management of NESREA.
Thus as the competent and dynamic
Alhaji Sambo Abubakar moves forward with needed reform policies geared towards ensuring a more credible and responsive service delivery within the system, it behoves on the entirety of the staff and management to join hands with him to move NESREA forward in the crucial scheme of things.
To God be the Glory.
Comrade Asadu is the Editor-in-Chief of Viewpoint magazine
