DIG Hashimu Salihu Argungu’s Passion For Service Endeared Him To President Tinubu ~ Sixt-Media Lane Consult
DIG Hashimu Salihu Argungu’s Passion For Service Endeared Him To President Tinubu ~ Sixt-Media Lane Consult
It was the legendary Steve Jobs who said, and I quote “The only way to do great work is to love what you do”.
DIG Hashimu Salihu Argungu, a refined and reformed well educated gentle man , a dedicated realist and a core humanist whose passion to render endless service to his father’s land endeared him to president Bola Ahmed Tinubu to be appointed as the Chairman Police Service Commission, Tinubu in his quest for a better policing and greater welfare package for the men and women of the Nigerian Police proper coordination and supervision of the great institution, saw a Quintessential man of excellent character in DIG Hashimu Salihu Argungu, a man who is retired and not tired , a man who, after his retirement still goes around presenting papers in summits , seminars , educating and enlightening the public and decided to once more saddle him with greater onerous task as the Chairman Police Service Commission.
DIG Argungu is such an eloquent speaker who derives joy in public speaking and paper presentations, a great teacher and orator who commands cheers and applause from his listeners and audiences due to his style of leadership gospels and presentations, no wonder their is Jubilation all over the place most especially in the police formations across the country.
DIG Hashimu is going to change the face of the Nigerian Police, by making sure that both men and women of the force gets their due benefits such as promotions and other derivable that are due for them as at when due.
President Tinubu must have beamed his torch light very well while searching for the very best that can steer the ship of police Service Commission.
If you are not passionate about what you do, it’s difficult for you to record successes, if you are not passionate about what you do, it’s difficult for you to grow and triumph, if you are not passionate about what you do, it’s difficult for you to be effective, efficient and xcellent . This and many are some the words of and behavioural attitude of DIG Hashin Salihu Argungu,
This days, in our modern policing , most people no longer do their job passionately, forgotten the fact that it’s only by total commitment, dedication and love for what you do that will distinguish you from your peers and steer you to stardom and greatness devoid of your academic status which is just secondary to the definitions and attainment of success in life.
DIG Hashin Salihu Argungu’s lifestyle is insightful and revealing, in this piece we try to x-ray and also reveal his likes, DIG Argungu is a faithful servant, and a dedicated realist, a Quintessential Personality, and a reformer who bridged all gulfs, levelled all mountains and put a lamp in every tunnel as exemplified by his selfless service to the Nigerian Police force and his father’s land in general.
Such qualities endeared his emergence as the chairman Police Service Commission.
When you feel passionate about your work, there is no great difference between the way you feel on Monday morning and the way you feel on Saturday morning.”
“Nothing great in the world has ever been accomplished without passion.”
“People with great passion can make the impossible happen.”
“I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious.”
“When your passion and purpose are greater than your fears and excuses, you will find a way.”
“Passion is so key in leading and creating excellence, I will hire passion over education and talent every time.”
One may ask and say, who is this great man, DIG Hashimu Salihu Argungu?
DIG. Hashimu, Salihu Argungu (Rtd) was born on 10thJuly, 1957. He joined the Nigeria Police Force as Cadet ASP in 1984 and retired in 2016 with a rank of Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG). His experience spans over 32 years in Policing and Security Work.
Academically, he has Masters of Laws (LL.M), Barrister at Laws (B.L), Bachelor of Law (LL.B), Bachelor of Arts Education (B.A.ED), Nigeria Certificate in Education (N.C.E) and Grade II Teachers’ Certificate.
He has attended and participated in several courses such as; Policy and Strategic Studies at NIPSS, Kuru Jos, International Banking Laundering Course at Federal Law Enforcement Training Centre, Gaborone Bostwana, Public Corruption Certificate Course U.S.A. Department of Justice, Higher Management Certificate Course, ASCON, Lagos and Advanced Detective Course, Police Staff College, Jos.
Among the positions held in the Nigeria Police Force includes Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Department of Training and Development, Assistant Inspector-General of Police Zone 5 Command Headquarters Benin, Commissioner of Police Jigawa State, Ogun State and Airport Command, Ikeja, Lagos, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Legal and Prosecution Services FCID FHQ Abuja.
He also held the position of Head of Investigation Department (HOD) Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Abuja on secondment.
He regularly presents papers (Lectures) in various States and National Fora (summits) on Security, Investigation and Intelligence, Leadership, Professional Ethics and Code of Conducts. Some of the summits includes Lagos-Kano Economic & Investment Summit 2018 as a lead Discussant and a discussant in 2nd Annual Retreat for the Sokoto State Government Executive Council, Permanent Secretaries and Directors at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic studies.
“To succeed you have to believe in something with such passion that it becomes a reality.”
“Passion is born when you catch a glimpse of your true potential.”
“If you feel like there’s something out there that you’re supposed to be doing, if you have a passion for it, then stop wishing and just do it.”
“True passion attracts. If you have passion in your business, the right people will be attracted to your team.”
“No alarm clock needed. My passion wakes me.”
“Know your passion. Follow it. Dream it. Live it.”
“Dreams and passion are more powerful than facts and reality.”
“Love what you do and do what you love. Passion is the key that opens the door to joy and abundance.”
“Your passion is waiting for your courage to catch up.”
“As long as you’ve got passion, faith and are willing to work hard, you can do anything you want in this life.”
“Enthusiasm or passion means throwing ourselves into a relationship, goal, dream, or activity. It means casting aside worries or distractions and embracing instead the delights of the moment or the hope of success.”
“Passion gives you the motivation to keep trying, even if you fail time after time.”
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