President Bola Tinubu has extended warm congratulations to former Governor of Jigawa State and elder statesman, Sule Lamido, on the launch of his autobiography titled “Being True to Myself”.
The president hailed Mr Lamido as a bold, consistent, and principled politician whose personal journey mirrors the story of Nigeria’s democratic evolution.
Speaking on behalf of the President at the high-profile launch event held at the NAF Conference Centre in Abuja, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris,
“This is not merely the unveiling of a book,” the Minister said, “it is the celebration of a life defined by courage, consistency, and commitment to democratic ideals.
“Alhaji Sule Lamido, though a staunch member of the political opposition and often a critic of the government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR), remains one of the strong pillars of Nigeria’s political evolution,” he said.
Mr Tinubu reaffirmed his belief in a democratic culture where opposition is not enmity but a contest of ideas, stressing that “every citizen, regardless of party affiliation, has a seat at the table of national discourse”.
Describing the book’s decade-long development as a labour of resilience, the minister praised Mr Lamido’s effort in preserving political memory.
He encouraged other political veterans to emulate this example by documenting their experiences for future generations.
The memorable title “Being True to Myself,” the minister noted, is fitting for a book that “aptly reflects the man Sule Lamido and his reputation as a principled and blunt politician and statesman.
“I will recommend this book to students, scholars, journalists, and fellow politicians, who will find it instructive for many years.”
The minister said, just like the author, President Tinubu is always true to himself and to the most important ideals of Nigeria, which are anchored on truth, justice, peace, and shared prosperity.
Mr Idris said the wealth of knowledge and experience of the author is definitely an asset that ought to be shared with the world, and it is heartwarming that he has gone ahead to publish a book.
