Liberian VP hails Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi on his leadership style

Liberia’s Vice-President Jewel Taylor, in a recent statement, has lauded Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi on his leadership style.

Taylor stressed that Gov. Bello is the kind of leader Africa needs to achieve peace, progress and development.

The Liberian VP made this statement on Sunday in Abuja at a dinner hosted by Bello in her honour with women and youths in attendance.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Taylor is on a visit to Nigeria to the APC Women Congress, holding from Jan. 16 to Jan. 17 in Abuja.

Taylor said that Bello had set the bar in African leadership, urging other continent leaders and the sub-region to emulate the governor.

The vice-president noted that Kogi had recorded significant progress in governance, peace and security because of Bello’s leadership style of women and youth inclusion.

Taylor said that Bello, in his six years of governance, had shown political will and maturity, which had made him outstanding and interested in the welfare of the people, causing them to clamour for him.

“Many people talk about their visions in politics, and most times it will not come to pass but you are a new type of leader, a visionary leader that is doing great things and has set a bar for the Africa we want to see.

“You are an example of a God-fearing leader that is interested in making a great difference in Africa, so we salute you.

“It takes political will and maturity and he has shown that at an early age. I salute you this evening and thank you for going beyond the ordinary.

“That means you are an extraordinary leader interested in the good of the people.

“That is why you have peace and security in Kogi State and that is why you have all the innovations because everybody is included and Africa needs a leader like you.

“We hope you are an example to other leaders, not just in Nigeria but across Africa so that we get the peace that we desire.

“Thank you for showing a new sign that these are new days in Africa. There is a new Africa rising.”

Taylor said that she was attending the APC National Women Congress to share her experiences in politics and to encourage women inclusion and participation in politics.

She added that she had also brought Liberian women interested in politics along with her, to come and meet women in Nigeria to learn from and collaborate with them.