Criterion for Presidential Candidates in Nigeria

"A man should never be appointed to a managerial position if his vision focuses on people’s weaknesses rather than on their strengths. The man who always knows what people cannot do, but never sees what they can do, will undermine the spirit of the organisation. Of course, a manager should have a clear grasp of the limitations of his people, but he should see these as limitations on what they can do, and as a challenge to them to do better." Anonymous from Okoroa4forum

Leading is just like being a manager. Most cynics stand by and think that our politicians are corrupt. They have the mindset of saviours, and will always meet head bouts in power struggles. That I know. He who can work with the weakness of people in mind and harness the best from them is the best leader for Nigeria. We should screen our presidential candidates with this criterion.

Good leaders must run very open government and respond to genuine public interests. This is why any good leader must support freedom of information within the law. Has the President Jonathan responded to public interests? Are we able to query the high and mighty on moral issues in governance? Can due process and financial impropriety be investigated? Is there equity for the common man. Do Nigerians resist corruption and despise it?????? Answer these questions.

Thinking about Voting

The article was a stimulating thing to read in the NATION newspaper. The article cleared my thoughts about voting in the forthcoming presidential election. This was how I thought:

If Nigeria must thrive and grow, we have no other choice than to throw away sentiments and look at hardcore analysis seeing what will strengthen the nation. The development of Nigeria will derive from basic evolutionary changes without rash pushes and impulsive strong-personality leadership. Nigeria is too big for any self-righteous autocrat and every responsible Nigerian must avoid any leader with such trait or tendency, because it a good recipe for anarchy. Sam wrote what I read and he did a good write-up. He has told the truth in much rhetorical sarcasm. The Arab uprising is not for Nigeria. If IBB dogged it, no ruler in Nigeria will wait for it to happen. My choice is clear and I know it can never be a former soldier, who loved to hate trade unionism (Journal of Politics and Law Vol. 4, No. 1; March 2011), who protected public officers with decrees while fighting corruption, who did not understand the systematic evolution of social infrastructure, who thought soldiers were "holier" than politicians and who thought we could be organized with a whip on our backs. I am old enough to have seen it all. In a democracy, we decide how we are ruled. But if we are indolent in our creativity, we may choose wrongly and hate what we have done. Most strong-minded former coupe-ists have little faith in the final triumph of democracy as shown in the statement: ......democracy stands in danger of failing in Nigeria How could democracy be failing when we are moving forward in various areas of articulation of public will? The autocrats usually promised a better life for Nigerians, but often left us disgruntled. Nigerians need to know their history and respect its lessons.

Taking a step to a New Nigeria

A story about Taking a step to a New Nigeria

The states and geopolitical zones should have more relevance in politics than the the old regions because the old regions created Nigeria's historical problems. Devolving the regional powers has taken care of the minor interest groups that were smouldered by regional monstrosities. Minorities must converge at majority positions. This is the new Nigeria we have been waiting for and we are on the threshold of its emergence. The country is unfolding and transforming to a new one with paradigm shifts. This was the goal of state creation and a positive impact of the military era of that time. Thanks to Gowon and his group.

Refresher Course Presentation for Veterinarians in Borno State

NSBMB conference in Kebbi State

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Leadership in Nigeria: comments.

Why I withdrew from Presidential race – IBB

My responses to comments of readers of the above article:

"We are looking for new perspective to leadership: knowing what is right for Nigeria and having the will to do it. What is right is intellectually and experientially distilled from data-based investigations of our national events and peculiarities. This kind of leadership comes from reflective politicians like..........."

"Our elders deserve respect and kind words as we give them words of advice. They have done their best which we may not conceive to be good enough. How I wish those who have tasted power could write or get writers to bring out their thoughts about the past, the present and future. This

is the stuff about leadership. You must think it before you can do it. We accept leaders from the value of their consistent thoughts and actions. All leaders are honourable!"

Back to old tricks in NNPC

The fuel stations are getting dry again. The recurring December national disease is on the prowl. Thanks to the tanker drivers and the recent meeting of the retired GMD with the current GMD in NNPC. I can't wait to see GEJ do something immediately.