In this tellall memoir, elrufai reflects on a life in public service to nigeria, the enormous challenges faced by the country, and what can be done while calling on a. Mallam elrufai has intellect and is one who believes strongly on superior argument in arriving at any decision, said kayode fayemi, the governor of ekiti state and chairman of nigerias. Book launch of accidental public servant by nasir ahmad. Emmanuel ojeifo ever since mallam nasir elrufais controversial book, the accidental public servant 20 entered into the hands of the reading public, there has been a torrent of reactions and a barrage of criticisms from different categories of nigerians across the political, ethnic, religious and social divide, some of whom were toasted to bad. In this tellall memoir, elrufai reflects on a life in public service to nigeria, the enormous challenges faced by the country, and what can be done while calling on a new generation of leaders to take the country back from the brink of destruction. The accidental public servant taps is the most refreshing and long overdue insight to the dynamics of power relations in nigerias politicaleconomy. The former minister of nigerias federal capital territory, mallam nasir elrufai, has blamed the political class for ruining this country. Hadiza isma elrufai born june 21, 1960 is a nigerian writer novelist, the current first lady of kaduna state, and the founder of yasmin elrufai foundation yelf, a nonprofit literary organization. The nigerian politician mallam nasir ahmad elrufai is the incumbent governor of kaduna state and former director general of the bureau of public enterprises, the head privatization agency in nigeria and also the former minister of the federal capital territory, abuja. On sunday the 27th of january 20, the controversial mallam in a bid to defend exeducation minister, oby. I have a vision to work for a truly united nigeria where tribe and religion dont matter but merit does. But elrufais own words in his testimony at the senate ad hoc committee on bpe august 8, 2011 tells a completely different story. Together, they run the yasmin elrufai foundation yelf, set up in honour of his daughter who died in 2011.
Nov 20, 2019 it is very true that mallam nasir elrufai has human mistakes and whether they are intentional or not only god knows. Mallam nasir elrufai, the accidental public servant. Muhammadu buhari, tunde bakare, obiageli ezekwesili, babatunde fashola, ibrahim dankwanbo, tanko almakura, babaginda aliyu, sanusi. But scratch him a little, and what comes to view can be quite disconcerting. The governor of kaduna state, mallam nasir elrufai, has come under attack fromsome prominent groups in the country for referring to those calling for the restructuring of the nation as political. Ever since mallam nasir elrufais controversial book, the accidental public servant 20 entered into the hands of the reading public, there. Mallam elrufai said while touching of his experience in the civil service. The accidental public servant african books collective. But more importantly, the book points the way for others to account for their stewardship.
In healthcare, his state has been the largest recipient of aid from the bill and melinda gates foundation, as kadunas primary healthcare system is being transformed. Obasanjo, in his book, my watch, launched on february 11, 2015, said a lot of uncharitable things about elrufai. The kaduna state governor, mallam nasir elrufai, on tuesday, held a closeddoor meeting with traditional rulers. Nasir ahmad elrufai born 16 february 1960 is a nigerian politician who was elected. Jul 09, 2019 in kaduna, where mallam elrufai governs, the biggest animal feed plant in africa was commissioned two years ago. Dec 21, 2016 the kaduna state governor, mallam nasir ahmed elrufai, has vowed to bring to book the perpetrators behind the protest that led to the destruction of properties in kafanchan metropolis. Emmanuel ojeifo ever since mallam nasir elrufais controversial book, the accidental public servant 20 entered into the hands of the reading public, there has been a torrent of reactions and a barrage of criticisms from different categories of nigerians across the political, ethnic, religious and social divide, some of whom were toasted. In kaduna, where mallam elrufai governs, the biggest animal feed plant in africa was commissioned two years ago. The book unveils a lot of financial scandals and corrupt practices involving individuals in high places from the public and private sectors, especially during the privatisation process. Apr 15, 20 on elrufai and his accidental book by yushau a. Elrufai, a courageous and controversial figure in the obasanjo. Presenting the book in abuja, sanusi said that he had not read the book and that he would never agree on all issues with the author.
Atiku abubakar, olusegun obasanjo and mallam nasir ahmad elrufai. He was previously the minister of the federal capital territory from 2003 to 2007. Mohammadu buhari, nasarawa state governor tanko alumokura, governor babatunde fashola of lagos state. Mallam nasir elrufai, the accidental public servant download. Hed never beg jonathan for his right elrufai duration. Mallam nasir elrufai government is combining both the principles of administration and the principles management sciences in ensuring. Tony elumelu will chair the formal presentation of the book, and the governor of kaduna state, mallam nasir elrufai will give the vote of thanks. Nasir elrufai born february 16, 1960, nigerian governor of. I recall that one day, after an especially vile quarrel i had with obasanjo over the frustration of the privatization of nigeria airways, i came to a point at which. The event was witnessed by a host of public figures including gen.
In the book, the former president noted that the kaduna state governor loves. Just imagine the spinoff effect on grain farmers across the north. Gen muhammadu buhari, yinka odumakin, has described revelations contained in a book written by former minister of the federal capital territory, mallam nasir elrufai, about political events prior to the 2011 elections, as a factual account. Feb 05, 20 the accidental public servant taps is the most refreshing and long overdue insight to the dynamics of power relations in nigerias politicaleconomy. He added said the political leadership of a country determines how the civil service operates, despite the existence of. In the book accidental servant, written by mallam nasir elrufai, governor of kaduna state, the author narrated an exchange that took place between him and forme. Nasir elrufai, a former minsiter of the federal capital territory, talks abouth his controversial memoir, favourite books and authors in todays.
Mohammadu buhari, nasarawa state governor tanko alumokura, governor. I have traveled around this country north and south. Now that obasanjo, elrufai are hugging publicly, see what we. The campaign against nasir elrufai and the degeneration of progress in nigeria. Former minister of the federal capital territory, mallam nasir ahmad elrufai, in his book, the accidental public servant, presents a vivid account of obasanjos last night in power, where he was. Elrufai holds meeting with monarchs, security agencies.
Let us just imagine that this is not the 21st century. Jun 26, 2015 mallam elrufai said while touching of his experience in the civil service. The accidental public servant remains a fascinating book to read, but mr. The accidental public servant by mallam nasir elrufai is a good read which i recommend for young nigerians, especially those who aspire to pursue a career in the public service. Godwin obaseki during 60th birthday celebration and presentation of book on writings and speeches of kaduna state governor, in kaduna on monday, february 17, 2020. Elrufai weeps at book launch 7 years ago 27 views by legit. The book is not only accidental as the former director general of bureau for public enterprises bpe and minister of the federal capital territory fct wants the readers to believe. Dec 14, 2019 obasanjo, in his book, my watch, launched on february 11, 2015, said a lot of uncharitable things about elrufai. The kaduna state governor, mallam nasir ahmed elrufai, has vowed to bring to book the perpetrators behind the protest that led to the destruction of properties in kafanchan metropolis. Elrufai biography, political career and life of nasir. Sanusi aspired for the kano emirate since 37 years. But again, i also want to agree with the critics of mallam nasir elrufai and the position taken and this i cannot shy away from, because such reality on ground that. As if in anticipation of contemporary debates, mallam elrufai stated in january 20 as contained in the book, we must demand the legislation of state and federal crimes and cause the amendment of our constitution to enable states and local governments establish communitylevel security agencies to address our disparate internal.
Nasir elrufai wrote a book titled accidental public servant in 20. Apr 22, 20 sanusi aspired for the kano emirate since 37 years. Mallam elrufai is book brilliant, eloquent and, in direct contrast to his size, somewhat charismatic and persuasive. It is very much in good faith i begin this piece not as an ally to the governor of kaduna state or a friend to the governor of kaduna state and neither a paid social media consultant to the governor of kaduna state. Elrufai who was the directorgeneral of bpe from 1999 to 2003 noted that the decline of the privatisation programme started when somebody who had earlier been sacked by the bpe, was brought to replace him. At adegoroyes book launch, elrufai, others seek radical. Elrufai s book is full of lies atiku abubakar politics. With elrufais stint at the highest level of governance in nigeria, he instilled a rigid ethical and professional conduct in his duties and obligation to the executive government and the nation. Elrufai is married to three wives, including writer and novelist hadiza isma elrufai. Buharis aides attack obasanjo over elrufais revelations. I thank robert amsterdam for making known, through this book, the sacrifices of my friend.
Mallam nasir elrufai and the changing face of kaduna state. Governor nasir elrufai at the book presentation in abuja. The accidental public servant elrufai, nasir ahmed on. In the book, elrufai talks about the public service in nigeria, the many challenges faced by the country, and what can be done while calling on a new generation of leaders to take the country back from the brink of destruction. Obj, atiku killed privatisation elrufai its possible. The accidental public servant by nasir ahmed elrufai goodreads.
This book is a trail blazer of some sort in a country where public servants say little or nothing as a ploy to sustain their hegemony that is often in conflict with the aspirations of the nigerian people. Now that obasanjo, elrufai are hugging publicly, see what. On sunday the 27th of january 20, the controversial mallam in a bid to defend exeducation minister, oby ezekwesili, shared a. Most times when i relate to people and make them understand that.
Let us also imagine from a fictional perspective that present day kaduna is existing in the period aptly captured by thomas hobbes as the state of nature in which there was no order therefore it was everyone for himself characterized by wars and. Mallam nasir elrufai and the changing face of kaduna. I can write a book to put a lie to that assertion now based on the facts known to me. He said that the tragedy of nigeria was that those who attained political, economic and social greatness today attained it from the ruins of the country. Kaduna state governor, mallam nasir elrufai recently scratched the subject of who might succeed him come 2023.
When the governor of kaduna state, mallam nasir elrufai celebrated. In 2009, robert amsterdam, elrufais lawyer wrote in reform vs. Jun 26, 20 ever since mallam nasir elrufais controversial book, the accidental public servant 20 entered into the hands of the reading public, there has been a torrent of reactions and a barrage of. In the accidental public servant, nasir ahmad elrufai sets out to do more than merely break the unwritten rules of expolitical office holders in nigeria. Hadiza isma elrufai born june 21, 1960 is a nigerian writer novelist, and the current first. Nasir elrufai born february 16, 1960, nigerian governor. The accidental public servant kindle edition by elrufai. In 2017, elrufai published an abundance of scorpions ouida books, a novel inspired by volunteer work the. Elrufai s book is full of lies atiku abubakar by nobody.
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