Former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Chief Olúṣẹ́gun Ọbásanjọ́ says Nigeria must begin the recruitment of new leaders to take over the mantle of leadership.
He disclosed this in Lagos at the Africa Methodist Council Heads of Conference Summit and Women’s Movement Leadership Summit.
The elder statesman said the leaders need to wake up to their responsibilities to make the country and the world a better place for all to live in.
He further urged the authorities to re-examine the world.
“How do we re-evaluate the world? What do we do? Jesus Christ himself told us that in this world, we would have trouble,” he said.
“I will give you two points. Wake up! We need a new generation of leaders; moral leaders, transformational leaders, and servant leaders. This new generation of leaders will lead by showing love and leading the re-evaluation and transformation.”
“Nigeria as it is now is volatile, uncertain, complex, ambiguous and dangerous. We have resources in Africa; we have 70 per cent of the world’s copper. Japan has no mineral resources. Singapore is even worse. No resources!, he added.
“But, whatever resources we have, if we are devoid of leadership, it won’t get us anywhere. That is why leadership in Africa is very important. We can’t create an Africa of hope, prosperity, devoid of oppression and one of security, peace and where leaders have vision, knowledge and understanding this way.”
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