LESSON FROM RUQAYAT RUFAI'S SACK. Written by Saint-Olawale Jimoh

 It's no longer new that what people preached ended up far from what they do when they get into public offices. We have heard about a serving Minister who was not only a former vibrant students' leader, but led a strong protest against the excesses of the then President and equally agitated against the removal of oil subsidy. About 23 years after, same man was made a Minister of the Federal Republic and he was quoted to have said, "the removal of oil subsidy is long overdue!"
Of course, his comments shocked many people especially his former comrades but fact is, man's real intent cannot be hid forever.    
    The most saddening one, is the story of Nigeria's Minister of Education who was sacked alongside about nine others. The sacked Education Minister, Ruqqayatu Rufai for over 97 days of Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) strike had the opportunity of resolving the crisis but she played the Ostrich.
   When asked of her next move after her dismissal, she was quoted as saying, "naturally, i am returning back to my constituency (Bayero University) to continue teaching.. "

What a life! What goes around comes around. How would she face her former colleagues when she resumes? Would she also remain at home till the ASUU crisis is resolved? Would she also benefit from the same largess she refused to sign if approved by the FG?
   Still, there are people who would argue, 'she's only a Minister, what power does she have?' Fact is, she has a greater role to play! I have heard about people who rejected political appointments because they perceived they would not be allowed to performed well. My humble self know of a person who resigned his appointment to keep his integrity intact. Only a greedy person will work against his wish or tarry where he wouldn't be allowed to effect positive change.
   Those in position of authority who refused to solve their community problems have forgotten they're still coming back to same community after leaving office.
That's why they keep dying in Indian hospitals because they refused to equip the hospitals at home. The roads they refused to fix ended up killing their associates and in-laws.
Myopic people!