Bad Leadership Robbed Nigeria of Global Prominence, Says UNIBEN Professor

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A lecturer in the Department of Economics at the University of Benin (UNIBEN), Professor Anthony Monye-Emina, has said that bad leadership has robbed Nigeria its chances of becoming one of the five greatest nations in the world. 

In his lecture, "Unveiling Nigeria's Potential: Why We Are in a Mire," at the annual Feast of Barracuda (FOB) organized by the National Association of Seadogs (NAS) (aka Pyrates Confraternity), Benbow Deck, Professor Monye-Emina disclosed that Nigeria presently does not know where it stands among the great nations of the world.

He said that the political class and intellectuals have failed to provide the right direction for leadership change in Nigeria, instead relying on divine intervention.

According to him, "There is corruption in high and low places; our actions are driven by greed; Nigerians don't know their rights; they see themselves as conquered citizens and in addition, we have no respect for the rule of law."

He disclosed that the rate at which public resources are being plundered is unimaginable.

According to him, "What cybercriminals and armed robbers have stolen in Nigeria is not up to ₦5 billion, but one individual is stealing in billions and tens of billions of naira."

"Nigeria is wealthier now than before, but the quality of living is worse now than in the past," he said.

He was, however, optimistic that Nigeria has a bright prospect of leaving the mire state, having produced professionals who are excelling in various sectors of the world.

"It is not for us to sit down and wait for change to happen; as citizens, we have a responsibility to preach about the desired change so that we can live a good life and lead a good life for future generations."

As individuals and stakeholders in the Nigerian project, he said that reversing Nigeria's situation is difficult unless the people unite to confront the challenge of getting the right leadership for the nation.

"We have to change our disposition to the nation; we must bring up leadership that is selfless, visionary, accountable, and responsible to the people; leaders must be strong in character and principle and, if possible, subject them to mental examination, including mental health checks, because the characters of emerging leaders leave much to be desired," he added.

One of the discussants and the Cap'n of the deck, Dr Chris Ekiyor described Nigeria as a failed state, with majority of its citizens living below the poverty line.

He said that Nigeria can be an egalitarian society when the right leadeship is in place

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