Nasarawa SSG @ Birthday: Magaji a Rare Statesman, Mentor of Many — Dubagari Jnr
By Yahaya Idris, Lafia
The Executive Secretary of Made in Nigeria, National Brand Development Initiative, Nasarawa State Project Office, Rt. Hon. Ibrahim Mohammed Lawal (Dubagari Jnr), has paid glowing tribute to the Secretary to the Government of Nasarawa State, Dr. Shuaibu Labaran Magaji (Matawalle Toto), SAN, on the occasion of his birthday, describing him as an exceptional mentor, leader, and father figure.
In a congratulatory message made available to journalists, Wednesday morning, Lawal extolled the sterling qualities of Dr. Magaji, who also serves as the Coordinator of the Renewed Hope Initiative in Nasarawa State, noting that his life remains a shining example of purposeful leadership, selfless service, and unwavering commitment to humanity.
According to him, Dr. Magaji has mentored and inspired countless young people, helping to shape a new generation of responsible leaders and citizens through his wisdom, humility, and exemplary character.
He described the celebrant as a rare statesman, a humanist, and a leader with an exceptional conscience, whose intellectual depth, remarkable capacity, and visionary leadership have distinguished him as a force to reckon with.
Lawal further noted that as the first Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) from Toto Local Government Area, Dr. Magaji has etched his name in history through his outstanding professional and public service achievements.
He commended the Nasarawa SSG for his contributions to peace, security, and the overall development of the people, adding that his empowerment initiatives for women, scholarship programmes for students, support for farmers, and humanitarian interventions have brought hope and dignity to many families.
“Indeed, Toto is proud to call him its son. His legacy of compassion, excellence, and service will continue to inspire generations yet unborn. He has demonstrated that true leadership is measured by the number of lives positively impacted,” Lawal stated.
He prayed for Allah’s continued blessings upon the celebrant, wishing him more years of sound health, wisdom, strength, and greater accomplishments in service to Nasarawa State and the nation.
Lawal also congratulated Dr. Magaji on his remarkable achievements and enduring legacy, describing his contributions to humanity as invaluable.
Below is his Press Release:
A Birthday Tribute to an Exceptional Mentor and Leader.
Today, I join countless admirers in celebrating a mentor, a leader, a father figure, and a man of many seasons, Shuaibu Labaran Magaji, (Matawalle Toto) PhD, SAN, Secretary to the Government of Nasarawa State and Coordinator of the Renewed Hope Initiative, Nasarawa State, on the joyous occasion of his birthday.
Your life is a shining example of purposeful leadership, selfless service, and commitment to humanity. You have nurtured and mentored countless young people, inspiring us to become better leaders and responsible citizens. The lessons we have learned from your wisdom, humility, and exemplary character are far beyond what any classroom could teach.
You are a rare statesman, a humanist, and a leader with an exceptional conscience. Your intellectual depth, remarkable capacity, and visionary leadership distinguish you as a school of thought on your own. Your influence has transformed lives and continues to inspire generations.
As the first Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) from Toto Local Government Area, you have written your name in gold. Your commitment to peace, security, and the development of our people has earned you a special place in our history. Your support for women through empowerment initiatives, scholarships for students, assistance to farmers, and numerous humanitarian interventions has brought hope and dignity to many families.
Indeed, Toto is proud to call you its son. Your legacy of compassion, excellence, and service will continue to inspire generations yet unborn. You have demonstrated that true leadership is measured by the number of lives positively impacted.
On this special day, I celebrate your remarkable achievements, your enduring legacy, and your invaluable contributions to Nasarawa State and humanity at large. May Almighty Allah bless you with many more years of sound health, wisdom, strength, and greater accomplishments in the service of our people and our nation.
Happy Birthday, Your Excellency!
Signed:
Rt. Hon. Ibrahim Mohammed Lawal. (Dubagari Jnr)
Executive Secretary, Made in Nigeria,
National Brand Development Initiative
Nasarawa State Project Office
