Former President Olusegun Obasanjo criticized Nigerian leaders, stating that many lack the vision for development.
He emphasized the need for capable leaders who understand the country’s challenges and can drive economic and political progress.
Obasanjo spoke at the book launch of “Reclaiming the jewel of Africa” by Olusegun Aganga, former finance minister.
There, he urged the “new leaders” to remove barriers and support reforms for Nigeria’s advancement.
He warned against regressive and destructive actions that could hinder the country’s growth.
“You will weep for your nation over their level of emptiness as far as development issues are concerned,” Obasanjo said.
“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. There can then be a 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 actualised? I believe that peace, security, democracy and prosperity must be taken together.”
