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Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has decried the persistent poverty in Nigeria, attributing it to decades of poor leadership and mismanagement of the nation’s vast natural and human resources....CONTINUE READING THE ARTICLE FROM THE SOURCE>>>
Speaking at a state dinner held in his honour by the Abia State Government on Friday at the Government House in Umuahia, Obasanjo said there is no justification for the level of hardship Nigerians are facing.
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“With everything God has blessed this nation with, Nigerians have no reason to be poor,”
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“When we mismanage our God-given blessings, we have only ourselves to blame.”
The elder statesman took the opportunity to commend Governor Alex Otti for what he described as purposeful and transformative leadership in Abia State. According to Obasanjo, the positive reception of Otti’s government by the people is a clear sign that good governance is possible.
He further stated that if at least 18 state governors across the country could emulate Otti’s performance, the trajectory of Nigeria would change for the better.
“The people of this country deserve good governance,”
Obasanjo stressed.
“It’s not about who greets who or political sentiment. What matters most is the delivery of service and responsible leadership.”
In a reflection on past administrative lapses, Obasanjo recounted an incident during the tenure of former Transport Minister Rotimi Amaechi, where a key national railway development plan was found buried in government archives—highlighting what he called a systemic failure in continuity and strategic planning.
Responding to Obasanjo’s commendation, Governor Alex Otti expressed appreciation for the former president’s encouragement and guidance over the years. Otti also shared insights into his own political journey, describing it as long and fraught with obstacles.
“It took us a decade to get here. We won elections in 2015 and 2019, but they were snatched from us,”
Otti revealed.
“Many people lost hope, but I held on to the conviction of God’s direction.”
The governor reaffirmed his commitment to leading Abia State with integrity and focus, assuring that his administration will not betray the trust reposed in it by the people…CONTINUE READING>>
