By Suleiman Abdulmumin
The President-General of the Ebira Youth Congress (EYC), Comrade Ahmed Saka Bachido, has delivered a powerful charge to student leaders and public officials, urging them to prioritize impact over the prestige of titles.
Speaking at the epoch-making inauguration of the National Association of Ebira Students (NAES) National Executives and the launch of the “Back-to-School” initiative, Comrade Bachido emphasized that leadership must be viewed as a functional tool for socio-economic reengineering and nation-building.
He welcomed a diverse assembly of dignitaries, past presidents, and stakeholders, noting that the role of a leader is to guide individuals toward a shared goal and a common hope for the future.
Central to his keynote address was the introduction of the 3C+P model-Commitment, Competence, Character, and Patriotism.
Bachido argued that these four pillars are essential for any leader who views public service as a sacred responsibility rather than a personal reward or a “lottery ticket.”
He cautioned that winners of elective positions and government appointees must not see their roles as invitations to ceremonial dinners, but as a call to sacrifice for the greatness of their fatherland.
According to the EYC leader, true patriotism is not defined by merely singing the National Anthem, but by a genuine willingness to sacrifice for the collective good.
Addressing the broader challenges facing Nigeria, Comrade Bachido provided a philosophical definition of a nation, describing it not just as a geographical space or a collection of infrastructure like roads and bridges, but as an “idea” fueled by collective aspirations.
He expressed deep concern over the breakdown of order and sanity across the country, attributing much of the current crisis to a lack of individual and group discipline.
He warned that any society that tolerates unsanctioned indiscipline will inevitably face a breakdown of law and order, which stifles the environment necessary for progress.
In his concluding remarks, the President-General tasked the incoming NAES executives to lead with a sense of purpose and integrity. He noted that building a nation is a “never-ending assignment” that requires a conscious, systematic effort to forge unity and a common identity. By embracing the 3C+P model and maintaining a high dose of discipline, he believes the youth can help build a Nigeria where opportunities abound for everyone to exploit.
The event concluded with a call for all hands to be on deck to ensure that leadership positions translate into tangible, positive impacts for the people.