Shortly after my retirement, the people in my community encouraged me to run. They believed I still had more to contribute—and I agreed.
— Babangida Hussaini
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Public service has always been more than a job to me. It’s a responsibility I have never taken lightly. I was fortunate to be mentored by principled leaders, and that shaped my approach to governance.
The civil service is structured, with defined protocols and boundaries. Politics, on the other hand, demands more direct engagement with the people. It’s a broader space—but equally driven by the desire to serve.
Politics, in itself, is not dirty. It is a noble pursuit—it’s about aggregating societal interests and finding ways to meet them. Like in any profession, the difference lies in the character of the people involved.
I prefer to let the people and history judge my performance. However, I take pride in the contributions I have made on the floor of the Senate and in committee work.
We already have some outstanding lawmakers. But the space can—and should—open up to more capable individuals from across professions: engineers, academics, entrepreneurs. That’s how we build a stronger democracy.
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