Senator Abdullahi Adamu at 80: A life of service, wisdom and grace (2), by Usman Sarki
Although the creation of the state was the constitutional act of the federal government, its political consolidation, institutional maturation and emergence as a cohesive and confident member of the Nigerian federation owe an incalculable debt to his vision, moral fibre, leadership and steadfast commitment during its formative years.
Indeed, one distinction sets Senator Abdullahi Adamu apart from almost all his contemporaries in Nigerian public life.
The creation of a state by constitutional enactment is one thing; building it into a stable, confident and enduring political community is quite another.
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