By Danjuma Joseph, Lafia
Aliyu Bello Charity Educational Foundation (ABCEF), where he seats as its Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in Nasarawa State, has so far made an indelible marks in the area of humanitarian services and in the annals of history.
Dr. Aliyu Bello (Zarma Babban Lafia), the current Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Nasarawa State and a born philanthropist, could best be described in some parlance as a rich man who takes delight in blessing other people.
I understand he does that obsessively, not wanting any reciprocal gesture. That raises question about this kind of a man who rather than continue to amass wealth without giving back to society, has decided to give, give and give in all manner of ways.
Dr. Aliyu Bello, does not want to owe anyone a debt of gratitude, rather, others should owe him, but not that he cares about being appreciated for his good gestures. These and many more made him stand among equals and made him an Angel in human form.
Interrogating his act of generosity may not be appropriate, it may require the rigours necessary to understand the innate humanity that motivates and propels him within the context of our social-political and economic complexities.
Dr. Bello, has the discipline and character to spend his wealth on good causes; yet he is not the richest man in Nasarawa State, despite giving out money as if he is the richest person. I think he is perhaps heeding the admonition of Mother Theresa: “Give, but give until it hurts”.
It does not appear that it is hurting Dr. Aliyu Bello yet, as he continues to give of himself to the service of humanity and God. And, it may not hurt him in his life and times, or put succinctly in the remaining years that he has to live on earth, given the fact that, he is perfectly on top of his game.
What should therefore be done is for people who crave the act of charity to up their ante so that together with Dr Aliyu Bello, they can do more for humanity.
I crave the indulgence of all of us, to continue to pray for this “Angel in human form”, Dr Aliyu Bello (Zarma Babban Lafia), for God Almighty to bless him more for his good deeds to humanity.
Peoplesmind