According to the report from the Sun News, Key Nigerian leaders, including the Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi; Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, representing Abia South; former Senate President Anyim Pius Anyim; former Imo State Governor Rochas Okorocha; former Minister of Information Labaran Maku; former Minister of Aviation Osita Chidoka; and Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) leader Edwin Clark, have raised concerns over the state of governance in Nigeria....CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING.>>
They expressed dissatisfaction with how the country is being led, emphasizing the need for a shift in leadership approaches to ensure sustainable development and inclusivity.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!The remarks were made during the 2024 Nkata Ndi Inyom Annual Conference in Abuja, themed “Driving Transformation through Value Reorientation, Inclusive Leadership and Sustainability.”
During the event, Emir Muhammad Sanusi was outspoken about what he termed the systemic corruption in the country. He lamented the widespread embezzlement by those in power, stressing that instead of using public resources to tackle pressing national issues, leaders were enriching themselves and leaving behind legacies of wealth that would outlast their tenure.
He highlighted the need for leadership that genuinely serves the country’s future, especially in supporting women and addressing the challenges of the girl child.
Sanusi expressed that Nigeria’s development is hindered by its failure to recognize the pivotal role of women in society. “For me, I always say a country that does not recognise the pivotal role and the importance and the centrality of its women will never develop,” he remarked.
Sanusi further added that leadership positions, whether as an Emir, governor, or president, should be viewed as an opportunity to serve, rather than a means to amass wealth.
He noted, “God makes you a governor or an Emir or a president or a senator, and he does not make hundreds of thousands or millions, including people in your family, who have not gone anywhere. He is testing you to see what you would do with that position to help those that he did not give and it is a great opportunity to write your name in gold.”
He also criticized leaders for their focus on holding office for personal gain rather than leaving a meaningful legacy. “But, people just hold an office for four years, or eight years, and all they can say is that they were ministers for so many years. I was a senator for these years. I was a president for so many years. So, what?” he questioned.
He challenged leaders to consider what they would be remembered for after their time in office, pointing out that wealth amassed during their tenure would likely become a point of contention for their families after their death. “What did you do with the eight years? What do you want to be remembered for? Is it the houses that you will die and leave and your children will be fighting over?”…..For More READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE ▶▶
