Inspiration is what we need…

On February 22, 2008 / By Imnakoya / In Blogosphere

May God grant Nigeria and Africa leaders that can inspire as this man…Obama Barack

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2 Responses to “Inspiration is what we need…”

  1. To the best of my ability Nigeria and Africa are not in short supply of such leaders.

    The problem remain with such indidvials rising up to the challenges of the times.

    First, they will have to present themselves and be ready to serve; then the crux is having the condusive environment to leader.
    I think that is where we have problems.

    A system where mediocrity rules, intellectual activisim is nether permissible nor tolerated; the case with Nigeria and Africa. We are not in short supply of the Bart Nnaji’s, Pat Utomi’s e.t.c but their foray into mainstream leadership(politics) have least been successful.

    We need to put our houses in order first and have a process in place that will guarantee selection/election and identification of leaders; then the best of Nigeria nad Africa will be on Parade.

    By Which Way Nigeria
    February 22, 2008 at 6:28 am

  2. Thanks for the feedback WWN. Nigeria/Africa is full of brilliant minds, this is obvious, but academic dexterity is not the same as having the ability to inspire.

    How do we put our house in order? Ascension to political leadership position is a gradual steps that is nurtured with strategy. Almost everyone sees himself fit for the presidential candidate, but how many are willing to start small to build a base, and build up?

    “Intellectual activism” is a core component of a successful democratic society, but it is not the only important indicator of a successful leader…or one that can inspire.

    While Pat Utomi and others like him that lack solid political bases must continue with their ‘intellectualism’ on the political terrain, they need to also find ways to bring their messages to the massive pool of ordinary folks at the bottom of the pyramid. Until they can speak to and inspire those folks, their chances remain slim, and the social change we desire in the polity will remain elusive.

    By Imnakoya
    February 22, 2008 at 9:12 am

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