Asuku: The True Meaning Of Compassion And Generosity

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Etienne de Grellet must have had Pharm. Asuku in mind when he stated that, “I expect to pass through this world but once; any good thing therefore that I can do, or any kindness that I can show to any fellow creature, let me do it now; let me not defer or neglect it, for I shall not pass this way again.”

This quote by this great man greatly revealed the traits and guiding principle of this fine personality – Pharm. Abdulkareem Asuku Jamiu.

Our political landscape is full of selfish leaders. Selfish leaders that are self-serving. They also don’t give unless they’re certain they can get something in return. Their leadership style is entrenched in the idea of “quid pro quo.” That quickly reminds me of the words of Philo of Alexandria, that, “Those who give hoping to be rewarded with honor are not giving, they are bargaining.”

Asuku has excelled basically in the area of philanthropy; he is blessed with a jumbo heart and robust giving spirit. This detrabilized leader and great man of inestimable worth and remarkable achievement is better defined by his quiet philanthropic disposition, large heart, giving spirit, boundless energy and endless desire to serve and help the poor and needy irrespective of tribe or place of origin.

The current Chief of Staff is a clear definition of SELFLESSNESS. Of great note is his insightful passion for the downtrodden which knows no bound.

Those who are close to this rare gem will attest to the fact that his calm ways, simplicity of life, sincerity of purpose, robust giving spirit, willingly assistance to the poor and needy and readiness to serve humanity are rare in our clime.

Hate him or love him, Pharm. Asuku is a political mega force you cannot shove aside in strategies as far as the New Direction government is concerned. He won the hearts of his admirers by his humane and humble disposition coupled with penchant for assisting the less priviledge.

I will leave you to ponder with the words of Albert Pike:
“What we have done for ourselves alone dies with us; what we have done for others and the world remains and is immortal.”

• Hon. Matthew Ochada writes from Lokoja