There
is a maxim that says , ‘people are born leaders’, but I believe that
anyone with enough dedication and the willingness to learn can become a
good leader – perhaps.
A good leader is one who places the
needs of the people above personal aspirations and pursuits. An
individual who desires to lead a nation certainly has great ambition,
but if the principal goal is to place self ahead of the masses, then
such an individual will never exhibit the attributes of a good leader. A
good president formulates cathartic resolutions, devolves authority to
capable lieutenants, promotes participatory democracy, galvanizes the
citizenry, rejects ethnocentric proclivities, and preaches patriotism.
The
hope placed by Nigerians on General Muhammadu Buhari are just too high,
this is expected because of 16 years of failed leadership. Corruption,
poverty and insecurity has been on the increase since the inception of
democracy in Nigeria. The election has brought back hope to the people
and General Muhammadu Buhari victory is seen as divine intervention.
Nigerians for once now has a sense of relief and the hope for a better
Nigeria has been rekindle.
The
formation of Buhari cabinet will be a major challenge, as their will be
pressure from politicians and the party itself. The president-elect
must rise to the challenge and put the interest of Nigerians ahead,
appointments must be based on merit and dedication to the motherland. My
contention is that getting the right man for Nigeria’s top job can
either make or mar our nation, because the effects of bad decisions can
last a generation or longer. Thus, choosing the right man for cabinet
minister and other positions is a moral responsibility. Nigerians will
not want to hear we need more time, because that slogan of change has
sink into the head of many, who can’t wait to start seeing the change
immediately.
In advanced democracies, such as the United States,
Canada, and Great Britain, there is constant government change among
rival parties. We have abundant of talented individuals which I will
love to see in GMB’s government. The likes of Gov. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso
has proven to be a good leader and one that has the interest of the
people at heart, he has transformed Kano into a very beautiful city. He
is the kind of person we need as the FCT minister, we need people who
knows how to plan a mega city and Gov. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso is a genius
in this aspect. Sam Nda-Isaiah is another game changer, he is unique and
has lead one of Nigeria’s leading newspaper so well. If he is given the
opportunity to be the next minister of education, I guess Nigeria will
have one of the most robust educational system in Africa. And our
children will not be forced to seek for quality education in Europe and
America. Obiageli Ezekwesili should also be considered in Buhari’s
economic team, she has the zeal and talent to revive our failing
economy.
The fight against corruption is also a huge one, Buhari
cannot fight it alone, he needs people such as activist Omoyele Sowore
and Comrade Ahmed Omeiza Lukman based in the United State and Ukraine
respectively. The duo have shown enough passion for a better Nigeria and
zero tolerance to corruption and would be instrumental in GMB’s fight
corruption.
Nigerians are desperate for change and only careful
selection of GMB cabinet can help achieve this fast, the era of give us
more time is gone and our politicians must understand this fact.
The
English people once referred to India as a nation incapable of
governing itself. But India overcame that label and is now an economic
and nuclear powerhouse. Indian professionals now dominate the field of
computer technology worldwide. Buhari cannot afford to select a
vindictive, megalomaniacal, and grumpy personality into his cabinet. Our
nation’s very survival is at stake, and APC must give a free hand to
GMB to select whoever he wants in his cabinet.
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