By God'spower Ede, Lafia.
Residents of Akwanga and other parts of Nasarawa State celebrated the 2024 Christmas and 2025 New Year festivities in a unique and heartwarming way.
This euphoric moment was powered by His Excellency Silas Ali Agara, Director General of the National Directorate of Employment (NDE), who chose to open the gates of his home in Akwanga to dozens of visitors, creating atmosphere of connections, sharing food and offering financial support to as many as find their ways to his residence.
This selfless act embodies the spirit of community and kindness that defines exceptional leaders.
Like the legendary Nelson Mandela of South Africa, Silas Ali Agara's actions reflect the virtures of compassion, empathy, and commitment to serving others.
Agara's yuletide season outreach prioritizes the well-being of his community, recognizing that true leadership is about empowering and uplifting others.
By welcoming visitors into his home and providing support, Agara demonstrates his dedication to fostering a sense of belonging and unity among his people.
Consequently, Agara's leadership style is also reminiscent of Mahatma Gandhi's principles of simplicity, humility, and service.
Gandhi, a prominent Indian independent activist and philosopher believed that leaders should serve as servants of the people, rather than rulers.
In this wise, Agara's willingness to open his home to others and share his resources reflects this Gandhian philosophy, showcasing his commitment to serving the greater good.
Under Agara's leadership, the National Directorate of Employment NDE has launched initiatives aimed at creating jobs and promoting economic growth.
For instance, the organization has rolled out plans to create 93,731 jobs nationwide before the end of December 2024 .
This focus on employment and economic development demonstrates Agara's proactive approach to addressing the needs of his community.
Therefore, His Excellency Silas Ali Agara's celebration of Christmas and New Year with his community is a testament to his exceptional leadership and commitment to serving others.
This happened at the time when other elected and appointed leaders from the same community and beyond rather chose to close their sophisticated gates to the people in absolute abandonment amidst the prevailing economic quagmire.
Indeed, Agara's selfless actions and dedication to creating positive change, truly reflect the values of the renowned global leaders, Nelson Mandela and Mahatma Gandhi, inspiring hope and confidence in the people he serves.
God'spower Ede is a Senior news Editor and Broadcaster with Nasarawa Broadcasting Service NBS.
