Young Nigerians Are Waiting For ‘Dead Men’s Shoes’ – Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo is disappointed that majority of young Nigerians still lack the will and commitment to take over the leadership of the country and provide good governance.

According to him, they prefer to depend on the achievements of the great men and women who have rendered selfless service to the nation.

But Obasanjo said there is a major difference between his generation and the present generation of leaders.

“Some of us made great efforts with determination, commitment, broad national outlook, integrity and uncommon zeal” to shoulder the responsibilities thrust on them, adding, “We recorded varying degrees of successes.

“Most members of the younger generation of Nigerians are mostly contented with waiting for dead men’s shoes and are unwilling to beat an alternative path to leadership,” he said.

“The point to ponder is how have the successor generation positioned themselves to lead? I look back at some members of the younger generation and I am miffed at the missed opportunities," he added.

Uriel Idowu.

Source: Duta

UCJ, UNILORIN.