The son of late President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua has shared a thought-provoking message with Nigerians, stressing the importance of personal effort over inherited influence.

In his words: “Do you know what it feels like when everyone knows your father’s name but nobody knows yours? My uncle was the late President Umarum Oseir Adua. My other uncle, late Sheikh Umozair Adua. My dad Senator Abdelazizi Radua. I grew up in a family where the name already carried weight. But here’s the truth. “

“Their name doesn’t automatically make me anything. If I don’t build myself I’ll just be another shadow living off their reputation. And that’s what I want you to realize. Your father rather worked for his name. You can’t hide behind it. You have to build yours. Within the next 24 hours.
Take one step that makes your name stronger. Whether it’s discipline in your habits, committing to your goals or building your skills. Because at the end of the day people might respect your father’s name but they will only remember yours if you put in the work. Remember nobody is coming to save you.
So on you. “

His statement has drawn attention online, with many praising the advice as a reminder that true success comes from hard work, integrity, and individual achievements rather than family name or connections.

See some of the reactions trailing his video:

@PalmerErrandboy
Make him give me the father name first

@InnoAnawanti
He’s really speaking the honest truth.

@SinsWeb3
everybody gotta stand on their own

@AbiolaBlackdiva
Nepo Baby no know say that door gan gan wey open easily for am na main factor
I get his point sha

@whizzylad_ayo
I hate it when privileged kids think they know something about hard work. Stay in your simulation, enjoy your privileges but don’t try to think you are like the average Nigerian cause you are not!

@aproko_Xparte
We don’t care

@echoeofself
Let’s not look at his background, but instead focus on the message he is passing.
If you feel it doesn’t resonate with you, then move along. Let’s not spread hate.

@OpemiDmh
lol no let this boy whine your nipple, his father’s name can keep him in his job.

@SemiNigerian
No let anybody write book for you o! Or turn motivational speaker for your head