Why does Nigeria have a history of failed republicsor failed governance as well as false starts and dead-ends on the path to economic development, social coherence, and peace? Is the Fourth Republic condemned to the fate of previous ones, or can it rise above the heavy weight ofthe past and chart a different path for itself? LETS FEEL YOUR PULSE
Posted: at 21-10-2008 09:55 AM (16 years ago) | Newbie
nmalawyer at 21-10-2008 10:10 AM (16 years ago) (m)
We have leadership and followership problem at all levels and in all aspects of our national life. Absolute dearth of sincerety, honesty of purpose in everything we do. Patriotism does not exist in us, how then can we make any national progress?
Posted: at 21-10-2008 10:10 AM (16 years ago) | Newbie
EmekaDiru at 21-10-2008 04:28 PM (16 years ago) (m)
Quote from: nmalawyer on 21-10-2008 10:10 AM
We have leadership and followership problem at all levels and in all aspects of our national life. Absolute dearth of sincerety, honesty of purpose in everything we do. Patriotism does not exist in us, how then can we make any national progress?
I Agree with you,that our patriotic feeling,self actualise agitation to move our nation forward are crippled in our present nigeria apart from a few.we need to to re-install our alligience which is coupled with patriotic spirit,i believe in the new nigeria.the fourth republic cannot be condemmed to the fate of the the previous ones do you agreee?
Posted: at 21-10-2008 04:28 PM (16 years ago) | Newbie
We have leadership and followership problem at all levels and in all aspects of our national life. Absolute dearth of sincerety, honesty of purpose in everything we do. Patriotism does not exist in us, how then can we make any national progress?
I concur to a very large extent.However,I must give more primacy to the leadership question in this country.No doubt,the followership in this country is nothing to write home about,but I must state boldly without any fear of contradiction that the apathy & general lack of commitment to the attainment of national goals on the part of the followers is predicated on their frustration & chagrin from past juntas.
The ordinary Nigerian does not have any stimulus whatsoever to be patriotic or loyal to any national symbol or course.this is not because the homonigriana is inherently anti-patriotism or national development.It is because over the years,the promises made by the elite to them has never being kept.
Also,the flagrant disregard for rules and the value of HARD WORK and its nexus to wealth creation,on the part of the elite,has created a picture of "anything-goes" in the eyes of the ordinary man in the street.
We cannot ignore the transformational powers of visionary,discipline,patriotic,focused,productive & effective leadership.We cannot blind our eyes to the Ghanaian,Chinese,Singaporean,Indian & US experiences in terms of the effects of Leadership to national development.This countries have all gone through trying times in their histories.Yet with the power of Leadership,we know their stories today.
EMAKA I know I ve not addressed ur question.However,I'll stop this here and treat that later.Lest,it would be too long for readers.Thanks for a great topic.
Posted: at 23-10-2008 07:41 PM (16 years ago) | Upcoming
EmekaDiru at 27-10-2008 12:20 PM (16 years ago) (m)
hi godson,i think am really interested in ur into i must commend that,"We cannot ignore the transformational powers of visionary,discipline,patriotic,focused,productive & effective leadership.We cannot blind our eyes to the Ghanaian,Chinese,Singaporean,Indian & US experiences in terms of the effects of Leadership to national development.This countries have all gone through trying times in their histories.Yet with the power of Leadership,we know their stories today." please articulate your opinion cheers
Posted: at 27-10-2008 12:20 PM (16 years ago) | Newbie
EmekaDiru at 27-10-2008 04:44 PM (16 years ago) (m)
Quote from: blackberryPearl on 27-10-2008 02:40 PM
because she has never had great leaders in her history
i believe in you blacberry!!!naija hasn't had great leaders?but are you really of the fact we've not had great leaders in the past, if truly,hw do we define great leaders....... is it the likes of adolf hitler or ghadafi............
Posted: at 27-10-2008 04:44 PM (16 years ago) | Newbie
EmekaDiru at 27-10-2008 05:17 PM (16 years ago) (m)
Quote from: blackberryPearl on 27-10-2008 04:49 PM
we have had good leader. but when u talk great, none when they all they office, all they do is of their interest
i can deduce from what ur sayin that our leaders had personal interest while in office,they took themselves as the center pies of been a ruler not having the spirit of servent leadership...........am feeling ur pulse .....more?
Posted: at 27-10-2008 05:17 PM (16 years ago) | Newbie
Quote from: blackberryPearl on 27-10-2008 04:49 PM
we have had good leader. but when u talk great, none when they all they office, all they do is of their interest
i can deduce from what ur sayin that our leaders had personal interest while in office,they took themselves as the center pies of been a ruler not having the spirit of servent leadership...........am feeling ur pulse .....more?
yes indeed. and when that's the case, they become corrupt and greedy and our needs r the last thing in their minds. when u have leaders like that, they r not great
Posted: at 27-10-2008 05:23 PM (16 years ago) | Hero
I just get a bit sick hearing this blaming of the leaders. The leaders are a reflection of the people they represent. You choose them and when they are on the top what happens then? You believe they fix things and have a magic wand or what? It just doesnt work that way, you as a nation have to keep them on there toes. As all men on the top promise and dont deliver
As Godsson said before how come China is successful? The corruption is just as bad over there then here so its not only that alone. To me its more the masses who get behind the chosen leaders and MAKE it work.
You think Bush had in his mind to be good come again he is just as corrupt and as greedy as the rest. Just look where he has all his fingers in? Why do you think he did need a war in Iraq? As he has a big investment in the weapon industry alone. So this corruption excuse alone doesnt stick with me.
Posted: at 28-10-2008 09:36 AM (16 years ago) | Upcoming
EmekaDiru at 28-10-2008 12:30 PM (16 years ago) (m)
hi helga,we are saying that what caused failed govt in the past....pearl only gave her opinion abt corruption.i think you could give an alternate opinion...and a way forward
Posted: at 28-10-2008 12:30 PM (16 years ago) | Newbie
Now!Let me say what I have being saying for ages.The problem with Nigeria is an absence of leadership.We have never had any leader in this country.All we've had are either rulers or ethnic champions.I know some would be itching to point out men like Azikiwe,Awolowo,Ahmadu Bello,etc.They were never national leaders.The failur of republic is a product of the leadership crisis in this country.When the Civil politicians fail to live up to what is expected of them,the Military politicians step in via a coup d' etat.That is what abruptly interrupt the different Republics we have had thus far.
I'll not say much on this cus,I ve a paper am writing on something close.So all I'll do is upload my paper.
CAVEAT!Do no0t plagiarize my paper.It's not done yet.
Posted: at 29-10-2008 12:14 AM (16 years ago) | Upcoming
So but then Godsson tell me what happens if you have good leaders but the people still dont want to follow what they are saying and trying to do? As they just cant be bothered as they expect to be spoon fed. As im sure at the moment lots of Nigerians are in a big slumber. What happens then?
hahahahaha your getting frustrated or what? Was that a big sighhhhhh what i could hear?
Posted: at 29-10-2008 08:55 AM (16 years ago) | Upcoming
EmekaDiru at 29-10-2008 10:53 AM (16 years ago) (m)
hi godon, have gone thru ur opinions, and bet its a wonderful contribution specially'wen our elites those not live to its collective aspirations of the nigerian masses'also noted was 'Politics' notrealy politics i must say but the process of politiking among best the lack of visionary,patriotic,productive.....but come to think of it like Helga said it is a reflective of the people,or vice -visa i apreciate u guys cos we are truly an agent for change,pls can i ask you to as well make contribution on the other discussion on Nurturing future African leaders .what shud we train them on,and who do we think is qualified to do so eg Obong duke...
Posted: at 29-10-2008 10:53 AM (16 years ago) | Newbie
leonarday at 29-10-2008 04:26 PM (16 years ago) (m)
Leadership and followership begin with a selection process. Followers will only follow when they believe leaders are representing them. Leaders that are not validly elected to lead do not feel the need to send feedbacks to them. Hence they are not answerable to the constituencies. Look at our recall process, do you feel any elected officer can be recall if he is found wanting? No! He can only be 'recalled' (impeached) when he fails to do the biddings of his god-father.
Posted: at 29-10-2008 04:26 PM (16 years ago) | Newbie
Leadership and followership begin with a selection process. Followers will only follow when they believe leaders are representing them. Leaders that are not validly elected to lead do not feel the need to send feedbacks to them. Hence they are not answerable to the constituencies. Look at our recall process, do you feel any elected officer can be recall if he is found wanting? No! He can only be 'recalled' (impeached) when he fails to do the biddings of his god-father.THANK YOU MY BROTHER!
Now to answer Helga's question.The masses or followership dont want to hear leaders SPEAK.They want to see them WORK.leadership by definition is the process or ability of a person or group of persons to inspire others to work with them to achieve organizational(and in this case national)goals.It is not a function of words.It's a function of positive ACTIONS.leaders act in exemplary ways to inspire followership.Even Hitler was able to rally millions of people to follow him.That is leadership.Obama was able to get of 9000 people to come outin the rain,in a city where football games were canceled.That is leadership.Leaders are effective mobilizers.If a person or group cannot mobilize or inspire people to come together to pursue come goals,he/she or they are not leaders.
Leaders cannot be frustrated be skepticism.They work to earn the confidence of the people.The people dont want to be spoon fed.They want an enabling environment.And that environment is to be created by leaders.I always create a dichotomy between leaders & rulers.U cannot ve a bad leader.If a person is not good,he or she is not a leaders.Good here is judged by his/her ability to mobilize people for national or group activities.A leader directs from the front of the war.But the rule directs from behind.Leadership solves problems.
Posted: at 29-10-2008 07:47 PM (16 years ago) | Upcoming
I know all this Godsson as i said this before. I told you before thats why Obama is so good as he is a very good speaker and knows how to take the attention from people. Hitler was able to rally the masses because of the bad economic times they were facing you know that. But yes he had his followers in mass hysteria.
Now how come this cant be achieved in Nigeria surely you should have people who can do the same?
Posted: at 29-10-2008 10:53 PM (16 years ago) | Upcoming
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