75 POWERFUL QUOTES OF SENATOR DINO

• Senator Dino Melaye is loved by many. He is an iconic leader who was known for his flamboyant and resilient nature. These traits had hitherto seen him achieve a great deal with his life.

The Kogi West Senator is also well noted for his powerful speeches, particularly those he gave at the legislative sessions and also on issues concerning the state of the nation.

Senator Dino has much to teach us about courage, persistence and leadership. He pushed through years and years of hard times to eventually triumph. He is known for facing problems head-on and for ‘never ever giving up”

Here are 75 of my favorite Dino Melaye
quotes. Read them slowly and take away a nugget of inspiration from the man who was known for his no nonsense approach to life.

1. “If you say the truth you will die, if you lie you die. But I have decided to say the truth so that I may die”
2. “No senator is distinguished until all Nigerians are distinguished, no member of the House of Representative is honourable until all Nigerians are honourable. No governor or president is excellent until all Nigerians are excellent “
3. “Security is not the absence of danger but the presence of God. I introduce the true God to you. Trust only Him and you will be above danger”
4. “When GREED is stronger than COMPASSION the people will remain in HUNGER, our leaders at all levels must show the people COMPASSION”
5. “We will also move in order to encourage the made-in-Nigeria products in Nigeria, begin to talk about Made-in-Nigeria women. Apologies to my uncle, the governor of Edo state, we must as a people stop paying dowry in dollars and pounds.”

• Melaye made the comment during the senate pleanary session on March 2, 2016.

1. “And instead repatriating our national patrimony for the purchase of stoves, he has given something to the youth. Let me say, that borrowing this time will be beneficial to the ‘talakawas’, the ‘mekunus’ and the palm-wine tappers in Umuleri”

• Sen. Melaye made the comment on Thursday, January 21, 2016, while contributing his thoughts on the budget proposal.

1. “No deputy or governor or president is excellent until all Nigerians are excellent.”
2. “I am a private investigator if you follow my trend, you will know that I am an anti-corruption person and I take delight in investigating and finding out the leakages and corruption in our system in a way to build a new Nigeria of our dream,”

• Melaye made this declarations on Wednesday December 16, 2015.

1. “I do not have the capability, capacity or powers to individually investigate any government institution, but by presenting primary fact to the senate, the senate will constitute a body that is relevant and proper investigation will be carried.”

• Sen. Melaye explaining the role of the lawmakers.

1. “As legislators what we do is like whistle blowing and when you blow your whistle you may not get 100 percent, but at least it will be a lead,”

• Sen. Melaye explaining he is an ‘anti-corruption person who likes to expose corrupt dealings in Nigeria.

1. “It is time for my colleagues here to become born again”

• Melaye made the comment while supporting a suggestion by Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe urging the senate to make laws to encourage the consumption of local goods.

1. “Anyone who is not up to anything who waylaid another will be beaten to a pulp”
2. “My cars cannot underwrite the
   recession problems of this country. Even if you sell my cars now, it will not make Nigeria to come out of recession.”
3. “I’m entitled to my privacy,”

-Dino Melaye reacts to PREMIUM TIMES report on N180 million car

15. ” I sold and hawked like this too. Keep your dream alive. You can and will make it”
16. ” The words ‘thank’ & ‘think’ come from same root. If we would think more, we would thank more.Thanksgiving is good but Thanksliving is better”
    -15 May 2016
17. ” Focus on your real face”
18. ” Praise can rectify your mistakes and multiply your grace.”
    17 Apr 2016
19. ” May we be willing to work for d rewards we so earnestly desire. You can’t climb the ladder of life with your hands in your pockets.”
    15 May 2016
20. “I am so glad that Jesus loves me
    Jesus loves me Jesus loves me
    I am so glad that Jesus loves me
    Jesus loves even me.”
    17 Apr 2016
21. “Rolling before the God that delivers me”
22. ” Brethren, don’t make the mistake of selling urself short. No matter the size of your challenges, you can be sure that you & God can work it together.”

• 8 May 2016

15. “If I speak the truth, I will die. If I lie, I will die. I’ve decided to speak the truth and die. I’m not afraid of death. I only respect men, I don’t fear them. I am championing an administrative cause.”

• Sen. Dino Melaye speaking after the failed assassination attempt on him

15. ” I will continue to speak and be the voice to the voiceless. I’m not deterred. I remain resolute to make Kogi better. Noting will stop me from coming home.”
16. “People may destroy your image, stain your personality but they can’t take away your character because no matter what, you are admired by the people who really know you better”
17. “I sold and hawked like this too. Keep your dream alive. You can and will make it”
18. “The secret of being rich is to continue to be rich. Think outside the box.”
19. “If you have no single supporter, it means you’re dead”
20. “It seems to me that if you wish to
    apply laws to us, it were only reasonable to consult us on them, and from what you have read to me about Parliament, I do not think any personality is invited to go there”
21. The real purpose of the opposition is to minimize the
    amount of money the ruling party will have stolen from the people at the end of its term.”

• Sen. Dino Melaye speaking during his campaign.

15. ” If I speak the truth, I will die, If I lie, I will die. I’ve decided to speak the truth and die. Conscience is the parliament in our mind. It depends on who holds the majority”
16. “As a man who believes in following the right right process, I will say democracy is probably the only discovery by mankind which mostly brought it only happiness.
17. “Dullness in matters of government is a bad singn, and not a good one, especially in Nigeria.”
18. “I am elected to represent the interest of the masses, and not the party. I have always believed in democracy and I think it has served Nigeria well.”

35 “Since we believed in the rule of law, the senate is the body empowered to perform the legislative duties in the country, we must also recognise there is separation of power.”

36. “If members speak directly to each other, the discussion will more easily degenerate into personalities”
37. “The mere reading of a motion can only impart an imperfect and figurative acquaintance with it. There is no other method for really presenting it to the minds of the members of an assembly, beside that of presenting it to their eyes.”

• Sen. Dino Melaye speaking on a motion raised by Sen. Maxi Ohabuwa. June 2015.

36. “To become an effective politician, the individual must establish goodwill, respect and trust in the eyes of the people.”
37. “Unless the reason for a rule is understood, it is difficult to learn the rule, and it is still more difficult to apply it successfully in practice, so I have chosen always to follow the path of truth and to be the voice of the voiceless”
38. “I am not deterred. I remain resolute to make Kogi State better. A nan with God is always in the majority.”
39. “One man with courage makes a majority”
40. “As a lawmaker, I am not afraid to make mistakes either while learning”

• Sen. Melaye speaking to journaists during an interview.

36. “The rules of the senate are clear. No other body or arm can intimidate us from performing our legislative duties. The senate must be respected.

• Sen Dino Melaye reacting to the failure of the Nigerian Custom boss Hameed Ali to appear before the senate.

36. “We are here to get at the will of the National Assembly to represent the wishes of the masses which is the basis of our actions.”
37. “To represent our various constituencies, we have to accomplish the goals in the best possible manner”
38. “I’m not living my life to be liked , I care less about fitting in. As long as I’m living my purpose I’m willing to be hated on, misunderstood and criticized!”
39. “When your life speaks greatness, this world will do anything to silence the voice . That’s why myself worth is not based on what you think”
40. “I will never live for your validation and your opinions on how I live hold no value to my life!”
41. “Ignorance of the rules and customs of an institution is a heavy handicap to anyone who expects to influence the policy of a society”

• Sen. Dino Melaye reacting to the refusal of the Nigerian Custom boss Hameed Ali to appear before the senate.

36. “God qualifies the unqualified nd disqualified the qualified. In Him I trust”
37. “We can not allow the citizens pay for the incompetence of the Nigerian customs service, borne out of indoctrinated and imbibed corruption”
38. “Strength and growth come only through continuous effort and struggle”
39. “Government exist to serve the governed Not the people in government.”
40. “Don’t be bothered about popular hatred due to ignorance. Time is a reveler of truth and reality”
41. “Fear not for me, I’m like the testicle of a He goat, I will dangle but wil not fall. Will speak the truth at all times without fear.”
42. “Muslims can not be terrorists and terrorists can not be muslim. Islam is the religion of peace . We’re brothers Christians and Muslims . We serve one and same God . So stop the killing!”
43. “We’re in precarious situation in this country . We are at a time when people are not sure where the next meal will come from. This government needs to consider the welfare of the people. In enacting any policy, we must look at the social impacts.”
44. “When leaders fail, followers pay the price”
45. “Build your dreams and take a first step towards achieving it . When others see challenges, you see chances.”
46. “Political maturity is not measured by how many grey hairs on your head, it is measured by your ability to listen to your conscience above money.”
47. “Human rights are not only violated by terrorism or assassination, but also by unfair economic structures that creates huge inequalities. We have democracy in this country or we can have great wealth concentrated in the hands of a few BUT we can’t have both.”
48. “Integrity gives you freedom because you have nothing to fear since you have nothing to hide!”
49. “Never will we allow democracy to be the government of the greedy, by the greedy and for the greedy thereby describing it as Greediocracy”
50. “This house is a house of the people; we must not out of fear of intimidation or harassment refuse to speak the truth.”
51. “It’s easy to see successful people and think they were born that way. The reality is that , every successful person was ambitious and relentless . Persistence is the vehicle you should be most interested in.”
52. “The people owns the government, government does not own the people . People are citizens and not subjects , government must respect her citizens.”
53. “You can either choose to survive or succeed. Nigerian youths choose to succeed . Imbibe the I can do spirit now!”
54. “Once hawked and now a senator, you can make it too. Keep hope alive . Push on with commitment.”
55. “You can get angry for what you don’t have or be thankful for what you have.”
56. “The primary purpose of government is to create satisfied citizens, we all have failed in this regards . Time to act is NOW!”
57. “Emergency patient deserves the best doctor to rescue the patient . Nigeria is in a state of emergency , leaving her in the hands of amature doctors on housemanship is to condemn her to death . The president must act now , and rejig the structure starting from his front line staff to poor performing ministers.”
58. “The true meaning of life is to plant tree under whose shade you do not expect to sit.”
59. “We don’t need more politicians in leadership but more leadership in politicians. We must make Nigeria work , leaders at all levels must be sincere in the project Nigeria!”
60. “Your desire to succeed should be greater than ur fear for failure. Push on, u can make it!”
61. “No longer should we live in a world that totally ignore our neighbours .Be concern, show love, care and prove that we are one people blinded together in one destiny!” From these 75 wonderful quotes, we can draw inspiration and the right motivation to to leadership. The first and fundamental challenge of a man and the world is leadership.

The Kogi West senator has no doubt inspired many by his speeches and charismatic approach to issues.