If you follow Nigerian politics, chances are extremely high that you’ve heard of Nenadi Usman. As Usman has the distinction of being one of the most loved politicians in Nigeria. To learn about why the vast majority of Nigerians see Usman as a hero, simply continue reading to discover a few reasons why Nenadi Usman is an inspirational hero.
Why Nenadi Usman is an inspirational hero:
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Usman has dedicated her entire life to making Nigeria a better place to live, study and work
While most politicians enter the world of politics after achieving a high level of success as businessmen or women, Usman took a decidedly different path and served as a teacher, before turning her attention to politics.
When interviewed Nenadi Usman revealed that she became a politician for the same reason that she became a teacher, to drastically improve the lives of Nigerians. Which is not the type of answer which you’d typically expect from a high-level politician. So it’s no wonder that Nigerians from all backgrounds and walks of life, instantly gravitated towards supporting Nenadi Usman in her political career.
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Usman is a formidable leader, who is able to inspire individuals to accomplish extraordinary things
While most politicians think that they can change Nigerian politics and the Nigerian economy on their own, Usman is far wiser than these naive individuals and instead realizes that it takes the minds and dedication of hundreds of individuals in the political sphere to bring about great change.
Perhaps Nenadi Usman was able to use the communication and motivation skills which she picked up as a public school teacher in order to rally her fellow politicians to pass new laws and regulations which would change the face of Nigeria forever.
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Nenadi Usman is an advocate of diversity, especially in politics
Usman has frequently spoken out about the importance of ensuring that every democratic political party, boasts diverse membership in order to properly represent the interests of the Nigerian people. As an example, Nenadi Usman believes that not only should a Nigerian political party feature an equal representation of women, but each party should also feature citizens of different ages, backgrounds, religions, and walks of life.
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Usman has successfully helped the Nigerian economy grow from strength to strength
In one of her previous political roles as the Nigerian Minister of Finance Usman was able to implement strategies, regulations and innovative plans which caused the Nigerian economy to experience a sustainable level of growth. Which is a testament to Nenadi Usman’s economic insight and intelligence as well as her incredible leadership and communication skills.
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Usman has no intention of retiring anytime soon
While Usman deserves to live out a quiet retirement from the political sphere, she has no intent on retiring and instead believes that there is plenty more which she can accomplish in her political career.
After reading the above article, hopefully, you have a newfound level of respect for Nenadi Esther Usman and her incredible drive to make her beloved homeland an even better place to call home!