Pat Utomi, a renowned expert in political economy, emphasized the urgent need for a generational shift in Nigeria’s leadership to address the country’s pressing challenges.
He argued that new, younger leaders with fresh perspectives and innovative approaches are essential for driving the nation towards progress.
Utomi disclosed this while speaking on Politics Today, a Channels Television programme, on Wednesday.
Utomi said politicians have continued to exploit Nigeria’s diversity for their gains.
He added that the country will get better if people of character and commitment to service assume positions of authority.
He said, “I’m willing to go to the firing squad if it could stop the mess in Nigeria.” Noting that the biggest problem confronting the country is the “collapse of culture”, which he said has led to the creation of weak institutions.
“We have converted what is our biggest strength, our diversity, into a weakness. Nigeria has great strengths in its diversity. Weak and horrible politicians have chosen to exploit it in a manner where emotions have stopped reason,” he said.
“Importantly, the biggest challenge we have is that culture is in collapse in Nigeria. Values shape human progress.
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“How do we get a values revolution? Institutions are critical for human progress if we can commit to building stronger institutions that push back on people who do not do right and the rule of law is fully in place.
“Look at our judiciary, it is a laughing stock. It is a joke. No country can make real progress without a judiciary that you can rely on. Look at our other institutions, whether it is INEC or others, they are weak.
Pat Utomi further said Nigeria should ensure that we have strong institutions and that we have values that really ensure that character matters and that people of character can show a light? We can do it, I” am absolutely confident because I have seen it happen in human history.” He added.
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