I’m Every nation reaches moments that define not only its future, but its character. These are moments when delay becomes dangerous, silence becomes complicity, and fear becomes the enemy of progress.

History does not announce such moments loudly; it whispers them through hardship, division, and declining hope. Nigeria is living in such a moment.

At the very beginning of life, if human beings were told the unvarnished truth that time is short and opportunity fleeting they would live differently. They would love more boldly, act more decisively, and refuse to surrender their destinies to chance.

Nations are no different. When a country understands that history does not wait forever, it either rises or it declines.

This understanding lies at the heart of the political philosophy and lifelong public service of His Excellency Atiku Abubakar, Waziri of Adamawa (GCON) a man whose journey mirrors Nigeria’s own struggles, aspirations, setbacks, and resilience.

Regarded by many as a Distinguished Father of the Nation, Atiku represents a tradition of leadership rooted not in desperation for power, but in responsibility to posterity.

Atiku Abubakar’s life story is one of deliberate preparation. Rising from humble beginnings, he learned early that progress is neither gifted nor guaranteed it is earned through discipline, vision, and perseverance.

His years in public service exposed him to the complexities of governance, the dangers of exclusion, and the high cost of weak institutions. From these experiences emerged a leader who understands that Nigeria’s greatest challenge is not lack of resources, but lack of unity of purpose.

Nigeria today is not merely facing economic difficulty; it is facing a crisis of confidence. Citizens are questioning whether the state still works for them. Young people are asking whether effort still leads to reward.

Communities are wondering whether justice is still impartial. In times like these, leadership must do more than manage problems it must restore belief.

This is where Atiku Abubakar’s leadership philosophy stands apart. He has consistently argued that national unity is not accidental; it is the result of intentional inclusion, fair economic opportunity, and justice that does not recognize tribe or creed.

For Atiku, unity is not enforced uniformity, but shared ownership of the national project. A nation cannot survive when large segments of its people feel unseen, unheard, or unwanted.

In the arena of politics, Atiku Abubakar has endured criticism, misrepresentation, and relentless opposition. Yet wisdom teaches that criticism often reveals more about the critic than the criticized.

When others attempt to define a leader through suspicion or hostility, the discerning public looks instead at consistency, character, and capacity. A leader who remains steady under attack, focused under pressure, and principled under temptation reveals inner strength.

Central to Atiku’s worldview is a powerful truth: thought precedes destiny. The ideas leaders carry in their minds eventually become policies that govern millions. If leaders think small, nations shrink.

If leaders think in fear, nations stagnate. But when leaders think boldly when they imagine prosperity, fairness, and opportunity those visions gradually become reality through reform and resolve.

His Excellency Atiku Abubakar has never hidden his belief that Nigeria can work and work well. He believes in a Nigeria where institutions are stronger than individuals, where economic opportunity is driven by productivity not privilege, and where young people are empowered not patronized.

His commitment to economic reform, private-sector growth, restructuring, and federal balance reflects a long term vision rather than short-term political gain.

Yet vision alone is not enough. Timing matters. History demands urgency. A nation cannot postpone reform indefinitely and expect stability to magically appear. There are only so many tomorrows. Delay compounds decay. Courage delayed often becomes courage denied.

This is why the present moment matters so deeply. Nigeria cannot afford leadership that hesitates when action is required, nor can it survive leadership that thrives on division. The future belongs to those willing to act decisively, speak honestly, and govern inclusively.

This is the burden and the calling of Atiku Abubakar, Waziri of Adamawa (GCON). As a Distinguished Father of the Nation, his role transcends ambition. It is about stewardship. It is about ensuring that when history judges this generation, it will say that when Nigeria stood at the edge, her leaders chose courage over comfort and unity over division.

                        The lesson is clear

we must live, lead, and govern with urgency. We must act while there is still time. For nations, as for individuals, destiny favors those who recognize the moment and rise to meet it.

                        Nigeria’s moment is now.

Published by:
Hon. Ibrahim A. Umar (IAU)
Director General, North East / North West / North Central Amalgamated for Atiku Abubakar for President-North East Director, Atiku Abubakar (AA) Media-Northern Coordinator, ADC Youth Restoration Organization-Member, The Narrative Force (Editorial and Thought Leadership Committees)