Father's Day Celebration: I Lost My Father At The Age of 4- Buhari

Category: Nigerian National News   
 

I lost my father when I was barely four years of age, and growing up without my father around gave me a rare picture of what it means to have a father. 

As a father as well grandfather, interacting with my children and grandchildren gives me a nostalgic sense of the full magnitude of that loss. Because no matter how well some family members try to fill that void and alleviate that loss, the position of a father is just irreplaceable.

I always try to honor that memory by working hard to position myself as a role model not only to my children and grandchildren, but to every child who desires one, and to help them achieve their potentials and realize their dreams. For I realize that the role of fatherhood transcends the mere ability to father a child, but the courage and responsibility to be there when you are needed, and to offer the unconditional love and sacrifices in order to make the world a secure and better place for our children.

As we celebrate fathers both living and deceased, we must not fail to remember and pray for the freedom of our girls in terrorists' captivity who could not share this joy with their parents.

To all fathers and everyone out there trying to make a positive influence in the life of our children, 

Happy Father's Day celebration!

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