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Nigeria needs honest leaders to curb mishaps

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Uzodinma of Imo has urged Nigerians to enthrone honest and visionary leaders.

Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo has urged Nigerians to elect sincere and forward-thinking leaders to tackle the nation’s issues, such as corruption and insecurity. This was stated by Uzodinma on Friday in Abuja during a lecture with the title “National Security, Strategic Leadership and Development: My Political Experience” that he gave at the National Defence College (NDC). Leadership is Nigeria’s problem. Nigerians will have the chance to decide in less than two weeks who will further the visionary advancements made over the past seven and a half years as offered by President Muhammadu Buhari.

The decision is totally up to Nigerians. If we’re successful, our tale will be different. As the expression goes, we must lie in our beds as we make them. He asserts that Nigeria needs a strategic leader who is honorable, responsible, competent, and visionary, as well as someone who has a rare sense of patriotism and love for the nation. These qualities in a leader will remove the barriers of racism, religious intolerance, and corruption. The public will be motivated and committed, and latent talent and industry in Nigerians will be unleashed. Development will then flow unabatedly, much like a river flows. Most importantly, it will increase the number of Nigerians who are willing to die for their nation.

The way forward in enhancing strategic leadership in governance.

Gov. Uzodinma continued by saying that accountable and transparent leadership is the key to improving strategic leadership in Nigerian politics and government going forward. He contends that when a leader is sincere, open, and responsible, the majority of issues with the governance process are resolved. Independent of his own interests, a transparent leader will guarantee the accurate execution of the constitution. Despite temptation, a responsible leader will stay away from corruption. And a trustworthy leader will handle authority with justice, making sure to set a good example, the governor stated. He added that Nigeria must address the issues brought on by ethnic conflicts.

He was adamant while addressing the difficulties of successful leadership in Nigeria that we risk being outmatched in our efforts to realize our country’s objectives unless we tame the issues of ethnicity and religion. So, in order to fulfil the desires of the majority of Nigerians, a focused government must recognize and isolate these ills. This requires making compromises. He stated that this calls for the attention of patriots and leaders who are committed to overcome the obstacles standing in the way of the nation’s completing its destiny. The governor asked the attendees to respond to matters of national importance in a patriotic manner.

With equity and justice all forms of nepotism and criminalities will stop.

According to him, once there is an honest and visionary leadership, no matter how complicated and insurmountable the country’s challenges with insecurity and growth may seem, they can be resolved. We have seen how closely related national growth and security are. Visionary, sincere leadership and sustained national development are also essential. This is the case because imaginative and sincere leadership will inevitably result in a government that is accountable and focused on development and is founded on equity and justice. Ethnicity, nepotism, religious intolerance, separatist, and other forms of polarization, along with the related criminalities, will fade away when equity, justice, and development are elevated to the throne.

So, the majority of the problems we currently confront in the country will become a thing of the past with a vision-filled and integrity-driven leadership. Being an unrelenting optimist, the governor voiced the hope that “better days are ahead and the current season of anxiety and instability will pass, sooner rather than later.” To improve and create peace in the nation, Gov. Uzodinma urged both leaders and followers to adopt new attitudes. He called for coordinated measures to address the nation’s security issues as well as other problems, emphasizing that the military should not be left to handle the job alone.

Everybody should have a role in ensuring peace in the country.

Rear Admiral Murtala Bashir, the Commandant of NDC, praised the governor for his efforts to provide exemplary and forward-thinking leadership in his state. He asserted that the foundation of effective governance lies in the areas of national security, political climate, and strategic leadership. As a strategic leader, you must consider the safety and wellbeing of your followers, and you must possess qualities such as integrity, openness, and inventiveness, among others. He added that strategic leadership and effective governance go hand in hand and that a successful leader must be patriotic. Therefore, he asserted that the nation’s total development was dependent on excellent governance. Moreover, Rear Admiral Bashir urged cooperation in addressing the nation’s problems.


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9 months ago

Nigeria needs honest leaders to curb mishapsUzodinma of Imo has urged Nigerians to enthrone honest and visionary leaders. – Express your point of view.

Adeolastan
Adeolastan
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9 months ago

All hands must be on deck in ensuring that the country is peaceful and in archiving this,the politicians has a very big role to play by enlighting their followers on the importance of peaceful atmosphere during and after the election.

SarahDiv
SarahDiv
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9 months ago

It is high time we vote for a credible presidential candidate that will and capable of stirring the boat of this nation towards the right direction. We should vote wisely.

Abusi
Abusi
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9 months ago

Everyone knows about this already. We need transparent leaders. People who are trustworthy and ready to put in the work. Once we also vote in these people, we will definitely see changes we clamoured for.

theApr
theApr
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9 months ago

The people of Nigeria must make the choice. If we are successful, our story will change. Hopefully, the person we elect will deliver us from this chaos.

Iyanu12345ogg
Iyanu12345ogg
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9 months ago

Leadership is Nigeria’s problem.
It will take not only take an honest but a leader who is God fearing, sincere, open, and responsible. Nigeria needs a strategic leader who is responsible, competent, and visionary, as well as someone who has a rare sense of patriotism and love for the nation.

Remi1
Remi1
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9 months ago

It is imperative that we elect a president who is credible and capable of steering this country in the correct direction. We need to vote sensibly.

Hassan Isa
Hassan Isa
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9 months ago

Voters in Nigeria should choose candidates who are honest and forward-thinking so that the country’s problems, such as bribery and violence, may be addressed.

Ultra0711
Ultra0711
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9 months ago

It all depend on us all we need to demonstrate such act in this coming election. As for me am going to the polling unit to vote the most credible and trustworthy candidate that will revamp this country

Adesanyaj72
Adesanyaj72
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9 months ago

In less than two weeks, Nigerians will have the opportunity to vote for a new government. At stake is the continuation of President Muhammadu Buhari’s ambitious policies and programs during the previous seven and a half years.

Kazeem1
Kazeem1
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9 months ago

It is entirely up to the people of Nigeria to make a decision, and if we are successful, our story will take a different turn.

Christiana
Christiana
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9 months ago

This country needs to be led in the right path by a president who can be trusted. We must vote with common sense.

Bola12
Bola12
Member
9 months ago

Politicians have a significant responsibility to play in preserving national tranquility by educating their constituents on the value of maintaining a calm environment before, during, and after the election.

Haykaylyon26
Haykaylyon26
Member
9 months ago

We should vote for the right person who will help us in improving and manage the country well not someone who will cause the country more bad than it is before

Tolaniiii
Tolaniiii
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9 months ago

It’s up to us to show that kind of action in the upcoming election. I, for one, will be heading to the polls to cast my ballot for the most believable and trustworthy candidate who can restore our nation.

Taiwoo
Taiwoo
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9 months ago

A responsible leader will resist the urge to engage in corrupt behavior notwithstanding the presence of temptation. In addition, a reliable leader will exercise authority fairly while also making it a point to lead by positive example.

Nwachukwu Kingsley
Nwachukwu Kingsley
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9 months ago

When there is sincerity, openness, and responsibility on the part of a leader, the vast majority of problems with the governing process are solved.

Chibuzor
Chibuzor
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9 months ago

We owe the governor our gratitude for the efforts he has made to deliver leadership that is both exceptional and forward-thinking in his state.

Godsewill Ifeanyi
Godsewill Ifeanyi
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9 months ago

Leadership at a strategic level and effective governance go hand in hand, and it is essential for a successful leader to have a strong sense of patriotism.

Tonerol10
Tonerol10
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9 months ago

Uzodinma of Imo has urged Nigerians to enthrone honest and visionary leaders. Imagine Governor Uzodinma who has turn IMO state to a war zone talking bout honest and visionary. A man without compassion. A man who has turn one of the peaceful state to a fighting and shooting state. A man who has kill so many youth. Please we don’t need your advice Biko, go and rest. nonsense man

DimOla
DimOla
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9 months ago

After what Nigerians have passed through in this present Buhari led administration we can’t afford to vote in the wrong person. Credibility should be what we should be looking out for. The person that has the mind of the people and willing to serve the people and not himself.

Adesanyaj72
Adesanyaj72
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9 months ago

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Last edited 9 months ago by Adesanyaj72