BOB AT 62, HUMANITY AT IT’S BEST.
Edidiong Ita.
In 2020 while contesting for the office of the Vice
President of NANS in Abuja,l experienced a part of Distinguished Senator Effiong Bob that has got me thinking of how possible l could be him,or possibly improve.
Never judge a man from a far.
When the election didn’t go my way,he was the first person l called,l had thought he will be very disappointed in me, especially for a man who isn’t familiar with the ways of NANS politics!
“Sir,l couldnt win the election” l stuttered.
“Pick up yourself,take the first flight home tomorrow,remain focused,the future is bright for you” Bob said gently. You can imagine the relief,you can imagine how strong l became suddenly. But l had another fear, now that l have not won,will he pick my calls again,will he identify with me again? Majority of politicians in this State only identify with you when you are occupying one office or the other,most of them dump you the moment the office and relevance leave. I had thought Bob was among them,but Bob belongs to the class of picking you from nothing and place you up there. There is no doubt about this, he has it repeatedly and l have lost counts.
Surprisingly,l called him after a week and he picked even with more compassion,his voice was still very lovely and his words to me that day have kept me going.
Just like me,many people have experienced this knowing Bob,some unlike me have not spoken out,while many have voiced out the good works of Bob.
Today Bob is 62 but he looks younger,he looks smarter,he looks fresher. Truth is,he has got no fears,he has got no worries,he has enjoyed the Grace of God.
For a man who can identify with anyone in all season,for a man who keeps encouraging young people to climb the ladder of success,for a man who has inspired generations,for a man who has affected humanity positively for years now,for a man who has lived his life for others,for a man who has defended the right of others for a very long time,for a man who has made his family a model in the country,for a man who loves God,l join million of Nigerians to say Happy birthday.
Bob doesn’t need anything to identify with you,l have lost the number of people he has picked from nothing to the top,l have lost the number of people he has given employment,l have lost the number of projects has done for humanity! For a man who has done all this, wouldn’t you spare your time to wish him a happy birthday!!
Truly,Bob is a symbol of humanity at it’s best.
IBOM VOICE MEDIA 