By Mallam Garba Shehu
It was a moment that touched the soul and inspired many. At the public presentation of my book, “According to the President: Lessons from a Presidential Spokesman’s Experience,” a young lad, aptly named Muhammadu Buhari, captured the hearts of all in attendance. Through his striking resemblance in mannerisms and diction to the former President whose name he bears, and with a poetic recital that echoed both depth and promise, he became the cynosure of all eyes.
In what can only be described as a heartwarming aftermath to that moving moment, Alhaji Lawal Garba, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Trobell Nigeria, has graciously offered a full scholarship to this gifted child.
Under the generous package offered by Alhaji Lawal Garba:
The scholarship will cover the remainder of Muhammadu Buhari’s primary education.
Trobell Nigeria will pre-pay in full the cost of six years of secondary education, to any school of the family’s choice. His parents have been advised to calculate and present the total fees required.
And, God willing, a university sponsorship package will follow upon the successful completion of his West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WAEC).
This is more than a scholarship. It is a seed of hope, a recognition of talent, and an investment in the future of a child whose brilliance lit up a room of statesmen, diplomats, journalists, and citizens alike. We deeply commend Alhaji Lawal Garba for his noble gesture, one that reaffirms our shared belief that when you inspire, you must also support.
As we reflect on the narratives shared in my book, it is profoundly rewarding to witness new chapters being written — like that of young Muhammadu Buhari — tales of promise, perseverance, and the limitless horizons that await.
We invite more Nigerians of goodwill to emulate this noble act and invest in the dreams of our children.
Mallam Garba Shehu is the author of “According to the President: Lessons from a Presidential Spokesman’s Experience”
