Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has criticized most leaders in Nigeria, saying they cannot address development issues.
He made these remarks during the book launch of “Reclaiming the jewel of Africa,” written by Olusegun Aganga, the former minister of finance, on Monday.
Obasanjo expressed his concern that many individuals seeking positions in the country lack a comprehensive vision for the nation’s progress. He believed that to achieve significant economic and political growth, the “new leaders” must address the obstacles hindering Nigeria’s advancement. However, he cautioned against completely dismantling the country’s reforms, which would only lead to regression and destruction.
“You will weep for your nation over their level of emptiness as far as development issues are concerned,” Obasanjo remarked, highlighting the severity of the situation.
“Leadership is the key to unlocking and removing the impediment to Nigeria’s attainment of its divine stature and status and being kept a Lilliputian.
“With leadership issues resolved in terms of character, attributes, value, virtue, orientation, performance and love of humanity with love and fear of God, all other things will be given in terms of achievement, and Nigeria will become a giant in the sun. We then move from potentiality to actuality.
“If you ask why they want to be in the position they are craving for, you will weep for your nation over their level of emptiness as far as development issues are concerned.
“What do they understand for peace, security, stability, predictability, development, growth, and progress to be actualized? I believe that peace, security, democracy and prosperity must be taken together.”
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