By Kachi Ekile
Olusegun Obasanjo has attributed Nigeria’s problem to self-centred leadership, saying if those in such positions can get it right, other things will fall into place.
According to Channels TV, the former president said the above while attending the Leadership Empowerment International Conference as a Special Guest of Honour in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital on Saturday.
Obasanjo, who harped on the importance of good leadership, said it must be instilled at every level.
“There is no end to leadership and service to your community until you take your last breath. You are never too old to be a leader and contribute to your community, your state, your country, the continent, and the world.
“And if you ask me in one word what is the bane of Nigeria today, I will not hesitate. I will say it is leadership.
“Leadership that is self-centred, leadership that lacks knowledge and understanding, and leadership that does not view service as the core of what leadership is about.
“If we can get the leadership right, we will get all other things right. This is what LEIC is doing that is commendable and very good. We must encourage and instil good leadership at every level of our national life,” he stated.
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