Fifty years after the passing of General Murtala Muhammad, his example still weighs heavily on our sense of duty as public servants. He led with clarity and firmness. He expected discipline from the civil service and carried Nigeria’s voice with confidence beyond our borders, especially in matters of justice and African unity. His life remains a reminder that leadership is not about time spent in office, but about resolve and the courage to act when called upon. Today, at this milestone anniversary, I am reminded of the standard he set. Government must be principled, focused, and united in purpose. The most meaningful way to honour his memory is to keep working toward a nation that lives up to those values.

Fifty years after the passing of General Murtala Muhammad, his example still weighs heavily on our sense of duty as public servants. He led with clarity and firmness. He expected discipline from the civil service and carried Nigeria’s voice with confidence beyond our borders, especially in matters of justice and African unity. His life remains a reminder that leadership is not about time spent in office, but about resolve and the courage to act when called upon. Today, at this milestone anniversary, I am reminded of the standard he set. Government must be principled, focused, and united in purpose. The most meaningful way to honour his memory is to keep working toward a nation that lives up to those values.