Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said that Nigeria is not a difficult country to govern if leaders are sincere and committed to good governance.
Obasanjo made the remark on Tuesday during the inauguration of the Bakhita ICT Centre at the Catholic Secretariat in Sokoto State. He noted that Nigeria’s greatest strength lies in its unity in diversity.
He said, “There are many good things in Nigeria. These are shown in our unity in diversity, and Nigeria is what it is today because of its diversity. If diversity is managed with good governance and inclusiveness, then we will be respected and counted among the leading nations in the world.”
The former president stressed that honesty remained crucial for effective leadership.
“Nigeria is not a difficult country to rule if leaders are honest with themselves, with God, and with the people,” he said.
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Obasanjo also highlighted the importance of education as a tool for national growth.
“No matter our religion, tribe, culture or language, we cannot develop our full potential without education. In today’s world, we need not only general knowledge but also practical skills to empower individuals, families, communities, and the nation,” he added.
He warned that Nigeria could face serious challenges by 2050, when the population is expected to reach 400 million.
“If we fail to prepare for these challenges, the Boko Haram of today will be child’s play. Already, 24 million children who should be in school are out of school. That alone could become a recruiting ground for future insurgencies,” he cautioned.
Obasanjo urged Nigerians not to give up on ensuring every child receives education.
“If everyone is educated, you will have better servants, better leaders, and a better society,” he said.