•Report by Kamil Opeyemi
The president- elect, Bola Ahmed Tibubu has received his certificate of return.
The certificate was presented to him by the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu at the International Conference Center, Abuja
Speaking, Tinubu said the certificate of return he got symbolised the collective resolve of all Nigerians who he said could even do better than him.
”The road has been long, yet we walked it,” Tinubu told the gathering.
He said “I am just a servant of the larger purpose.”
He promised to run an inclusive government saying “my doors are open.”
He stated further, “The battle has been hard fought. Yet , we won it.
“But more importantly, I realize that I am just a servant of a larger purpose. You see, this is more than a document confirming the positive outcome of an election.”
He said thecertificate symbolizedthe collective democratic attainment and even loftier aspirations adding “It represents the impending transfer of a most sacred duty and trust from one person to another.
“At its most sublime, this certificate also symbolizes that each of you has the ability to achieve what others believe is impossible for you to achieve.
“I stand before you the president elect. And yes, that is special. But, I am no different than anyone of you.”
Tinubu promised young Nigerians of better days to come for them to take leadership positions adding that if he could do it, they could do it even better.
He was accompanied to the ceremony by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Secretary to the Government of the Federation Boss Mustapha, Governors Babajide Sanwoolu, Rotimi Akeredolu, Nasir el-Rufai, Dapo Abiodun and others.