Nigeria Deserves The Best

NIGERIA DESERVES THE BEST:
A CALL FOR ACTION

NIGERIA DESERVES THE BEST: A CALL FOR ACTION
Nations of the world are making great progress at such a great speed that Nigeria must not
be left out. This was the major consensus in our just concluded Leadership conference in
Abuja for the very best of young leaders from all over the country.
We were privileged in Nigeria to host the first Professor of Leadership in the world and the
Chair United Nations Strategic Leadership program, Prof. John Adair. After his thought
provoking teaching on the true concept of leadership, he concluded by agreeing to the
views that I have canvassed for many years that the transformation of Nigeria is in our
hands. Therefore, we must as a matter of urgency take advantage of the forth coming
election to lay the foundation for the prosperity of this nation by ensuring that only men
and women of honour and integrity are elected at all levels of public representation.
I have taken out some quality time to think about the current reality of the Nigerian
condition and I weep for our great nation. Though blessed with great resources, has
continued to be known as a nation of potentials. How can we have such huge revenue
through the export of crude yet remain at a state where we cannot fund education, health
and power. The truth is nothing is working .We are a nation moving without direction as
there is still a huge level of security concern leading to the decline of direct foreign
investment.
I never stop to wonder why despite all the negative signals in the economy, there has not
been any sense of urgency displayed by the leadership ;rather it’s still a sense of business
as usual approach to governance.
His Excellency, the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Dr Goodluck Ebele
Jonathan GCFR, has reinstated his commitment to a free and fair election and has gone a
step further to appoint Prof Attahiru Jega as INEC chairman. Yet, the political space is filled
with Charlatans gravitating towards power and wealth, singing praises of people who are
supposed to convince the Nigerian people of their suitability for office. All these support
most times do not have the foundation of patriotism. Most are just lining up behind power,
fame or wealth for what they will get and not what Nigeria will benefit. The opposition is
also not tactful because I see they are spreading themselves too thin and that cannot
achieve any meaningful result. The opposition must as a matter of duty organize to create a
strong synergy of progressives in order to provide the electorate with a credible
alternative. This means that some personal interest must give way for the triumph of the
common good.
Shouldn’t we be weeping at this moment for our nation? Shouldn’t we be angry enough to
demand from those running for office why they need to be voted for? Shouldn’t we
discourage the ‘’take a bow and go’’ mentality?
Should we not engage the likes of Buhari, Babangida ,Okotie ,Utomi ,Jonathan ,Dara, Ribadu,
Duke, Shekarua, Momodu, Gasua, Atiku to a great debate? Should not these candidates be
evaluated based on certain leadership capital qualities? What are their track records in
terms of results? What are their character and integrity levels? Are they visionaries? Have
any of them shown any sign of service before? What definite and clear cut programs do
they have? Should we not so engage them in several debates till they sweat trying to
explain what they have to offer? Why is there such a displacement of priorities?
What we need is a leader that is passionate about knowledge and has the capacity to love
and serve the Nigerian people. We need transformational leadership at all levels. We need
human beings that will wake up from their slumber and step out to challenge the
statuesque.
Why do we spend time asking the wrong questions? Where is he from? What religion?
What tribe? This is just a misplacement of priority.
The truth is that under this reality, Nigeria will not make progress. We cannot afford to
miss the opportunity before us to choose credible men and women to represent us at all
levels.
Whenever a huge transformation is about to take place in any nation or community, there
is always a call for action. No action, no change. We all find ourselves in situations that at
times seem hopeless. We all have the choice to do nothing or take action. In this day when
our government is out of control, when wars of greed are waged right before our eyes, it is
very easy to feel helpless and hopeless. It is easy to think that the only power for change
lies with those who are right up in the formal hierarchy. How easy it is to give up the
responsibility of coming together to do the right thing of bringing about meaningful change.
Bob Marley in his upbeat lyrics in one of his songs’ sang, ‘’get up stand up, stand up for your
rights. Get up, stand up, and don’t give up the fight.’’
Guardians of the Nation International (GOTNI) has been standing tall to speak on behalf of
the youth of Nigeria. We are committed to mobilize the entire people of Nigeria this time to
set up our stop mediocrity in leadership program. We are challenging all the presidential
candidates for a national debate to face the young people of this nation. Young Nigerians
from all walks of life are looking forward to registering to vote and there after engage the
candidates. This for me is a revolution coming as Kwame Nkrumah said “Revolution are
brought about by men ,by men who think as men of action and act as men of thought”
I cannot but feel so harassed by the comment made by Hitler that” Governments are
fortunate because they have citizens that cannot think.”This is so indicting and I challenge
every Nigeria who is tired of the celebration of mediocrity to arise now and join this
movement for national transformation. The time to act is now.
To be part of change, send us an email at gotni@gotni.org.ng or gotning@gmail.com

www.gotni.org.ng
Linus Okorie
President GOTNI
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A CALL FOR ACTION

To be part of change, send us an email at gotni@gotni.org.ng or gotning@gmail.com

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