Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has emphasized that Nigeria’s struggles are part of a broader global leadership deficit, which he feels is particularly pronounced in Africa. Speaking on News Central Television, he discussed the importance of strategic planning in governance, pointing out that a lack of clear and well-studied policies has contributed to Nigeria’s current issues.
Obasanjo expressed frustration with an unnamed Nigerian president who, he said, came into office without a prepared agenda, illustrating what he sees as a reactive, rather than proactive, approach to leadership. He criticized the tendency to announce initiatives without comprehensive analysis or strategic planning, noting that a “three-point plan” or similar pronouncements often lack depth or necessary research.
Reflecting on his own leadership experience as a former military head of state, Obasanjo highlighted Nigeria’s proactive role in supporting African nations against colonialism and apartheid, noting that it was this strategic approach and commitment that gained Nigeria recognition among the “frontline states” fighting for liberation, despite the country’s geographic distance from those struggles.
In his remarks, Obasanjo emphasized the need for decisive, informed, and studied leadership in Nigeria and beyond to address today’s complex challenges.
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