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By Emmanuel Kehinde, Ilorin
The Founder, Iconic Asiwaju Women/Men of Substance, Chief Aminat Temitople Ajayi, popularly called Mama Diaspora, has called on President Bola Tinubu to utilise the intellectual powers and talents of young Nigerians.
She pleaded with him to give the youths prominent portfolios in his administration, as according to her, the youths have great patriotism, passion and zeal for Nigeria’s development.
She stated that they are resourceful, dynamic, highly cerebral and talented, dedicated, versatile and have the ability to address contemporary demands and developments.
She spoke in an interview with journalists on Monday in response to President Tinubu’s nationwide broadcast on Democracy Day on June 12.
She also said that the administration of President Tinubu is poised to address the challenges.
Chief Ajayi, who is one of the United National Peace Ambassadors, urged Nigerians not to despair over the current socio-economic challenges of the nation, adding that there is hope for Nigeria.
She said the National Broadcast of President Tinubu on June 12, offered renewed hope for Nigeria and its democracy.
Noting the struggle she said, President Tinubu, the late Moshood Abiola, the late Gani Fawehinmi, Prof Wole Soyinka, Femi Falana, Dele Momodu and many others engaged to actualise democracy in Nigeria, she said she was happy that democracy has come to stay in the country.
Chief Ajayi who was a delegate to the 2014 Nigeria’s National Conference where she represented the National Council of Women Societies urged Nigerian women to support the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, adding that the First Lady fought hard for the current democracy that Nigerians are enjoying.
She stated that she is confident that President Tinubu will appoint credible people who will move the nation forward.
Chief Ajayi, who is also a former President of the All Nigerian American Congress, (ANAC), urged people who had been appointed and those who will be appointed by President Tinubu to justify the struggle for the actualisation of democracy in Nigeria.
She advised them to support and ensure that the laudable vision and programmes of President Tinubu will be actualised for the development of Nigeria.
“I am one of the happiest women on earth today because I am a living witness to the fight for democracy in Nigeria. When you witness the realisation of what you fought for, you will be happy. I thank the Almighty God that the President of Nigeria today is Asiwaju Bola Tinubu. He really fought for democracy. I keep telling people that there is something about him, there is a mantle that has been given to him by our past heroes. He is a finisher of democracy. I listened to his speech this morning and tears were coming out from my eyes. I said, Democracy, at last, is alive.
“Many people were annoyed at the removal of petrol subsidy. We should be thinking of Plan A, which is food subsidy, and transport subsidy. Nigeria will soon look like the United States of America. Why are people going to other countries, because they have plenty of food and mass transportation. I was excited when he passed the Electricity Act 2023.
“The United States, a few years ago awarded me the President’s Volunteer Service Award which was issued by President George W. Bush. That is a national prize under the patronage of the President of the United States recognizing voluntary engagement.
“In 2019, President Donald Trump gave me the 2019 Gold Award for my services to Americans and those in need. He said that through my dedicated service, I have ensured the Constitution of America’s unparalleled commitment to improving the lives of others.
“In 2021, President of the United States of America, President Joe Biden gave me another Presidential Award from the United States White House, Washington DC, USA,” she said.
