Former Nigerian Finance Minister and technocrat Dr. Shamsuddeen Usman has reportedly questioned the efficacy of Nigeria’s leadership, irrespective of regional provenance, according to the Nigerian Tribune..CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
Dr. Usman said, “We’ve tried a Northern president, and we’ve tried a Southern president; what have they done?” in reference to the country’s political past. He voiced worry that Nigerians are generally disillusioned because neither northern nor southern leaders have produced significant advancements. Dr. Usman underlined the necessity of a change in emphasis from regional factors to leadership competency and accountability.He proposed that the systemic problems with governance and the absence of visionary leadership are the true causes of the nation’s problems, not the ethnicity or place of birth of its leaders. According to his remark, leadership standards need to be reexamined, and leaders should be chosen on the basis of their qualifications and ability to handle the country’s urgent problems. The former minister’s remarks are in line with current conversations regarding Nigeria’s political climate, which frequently focus more on regional representation than on the credentials and experience of prospective leaders. Dr. Usman’s viewpoint contributes to the expanding discussion about the need for a leadership paradigm that puts national growth ahead of regional ties.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>