The Search for Exemplary Leaders in Nigeria Continues

The present administration in Nigeria insists that it anchors its policies on transparency, integrity and honesty. Millions of Nigerians argue that this is far from the reality in public offices across the country. For several years, successive administrations in the country have failed to incorporate the aforementioned into national life. Rather, activities and actions have been channeled towards stagnancy, retardation and underdevelopment. At the inauguration of boards and parastatals in Oyo state, on 24 June 1999, the then-Governor of Oyo state, Alhaji Lam Adesina, of blessed memory, stated : ”We take our time in ensuring that men and women of integrity and probity are chosen among innumerably qualified men and women. "We don’t like being proved wrong and this is why we implore you to rise up to the challenge and improve a lot in your workplace.'' ”We are very serious when we promise our people that probity and public accountability will be ...
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