Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Malam Muhammad Musa Bello, has called on public officials to emulate models of selfless service like the recently retired president of the FCT Customary Court of Appeal, Justice Moses Bello.
The minister, who spoke at a dinner organised by the FCT Administration in honour of the outgoing Customary Court president, who retired after over 35 years of service, described Justice Bello’s tenure as exceptional.
“Your tenure as president of FCT Customary Court of Appeal has not been matched anywhere in this country because a person must be God-chosen and be an exceptional person to be able to hold an exalted public office continuously for 26 years as head of an organization.
“That is unsurpassed and I congratulate you for that,” he said.
While wishing him a successful retirement, the minister also said, “we will always be available to listen to you if there are any areas you think the administration will need to look at.
“Whenever we call upon you to support us in any kind of venture, we hope you will always be available to support us.”
The minister used the occasion to encourage public officials, particularly the younger officers, to always put in their best in the service to fill the void created by the exit of such veterans as the retiring justice.
