The Nigerian government must constantly search for new ways to make the lives of Nigerians better. After all, that is what governance essentially exists for.
It is widely acknowledged that a land devoid of visionary leaders and a nation without integrity can hardly experience stability and peace. That is the story of Nigeria in recent years. Leaders with vision inspire citizens and mobilise them for nation building.
Leaders with crystal motives employ wisdom, foresight, sense of purpose towards self-actualisation and propel the national spirit in them.
History has thrown up quite a few outstanding leaders, true heroes of their time who set moral and political tones for their societies, leaders such as Obafemi Awolowo of Nigeria, George Washington of America, Nelson Mandela of South Africa and Winston Churchill of Britain.
But where, as in this country, a society is plagued by rogue leadership, where it is dominated by treasury looting, election rigging and assassinations, decent and public-spirited individuals are discouraged from participating in the resultant dirty politics. A political system dominated by greedy elements cannot provide what it takes to lead a country in peace and prosperity.
Our lives have in recent times been threatened by worsening security situation, armed robbery, politically motivated assassinations, massive youth unemployment and acrimonious poverty.
Ours is a country where millions are under-nourished, where economic, education, health and social infrastructure are collapsed and tottering.
Folorunsho Oluwatobi
Ilorin,
Kwara State.
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