The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi has said that the only way to build a prosperous nation is to raise a new generation of responsible and visionary leaders committed to selfless service and good governance.
Obi disclosed this in a post on his Facebook page on Sunday after his interaction with students of Madonna University, Okija, Anambra state.
The former governor of Anambra State said the interactive session gave him the opportunity of meeting with students who asked questions that reflected the frustration of many young Nigerians with poor governance and pervasive corruption that had denied them the opportunity to fulfil their potential.
Obi said that he was encouraged by the students’ optimism and desire to contribute to nation building in spite of the challenges
He said leadership remains the greatest determinant of a nation’s progress and that effective leaders must have character, competence, capacity and compassion as well as the willingness to make sacrifices for the good of the people.
“Leaders who are committed to saving lives, investing in education, creating opportunities and building strong institutions are the future of Nigeria.
We can build the Nigeria of our dreams that is Possible, Obi said, as we bring up a new generation of responsible and visionary leaders together.
