Sam Adeyemi, the Senior Pastor of Daystar Christian Centre, emphasized on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily program that a lack of sacrifice among Nigerian leaders stands as a significant hindrance to the country’s progress.
He also serves as a strategic leadership consultant and underscored the importance of creating a long-term development plan that garners support from the populace.
Adeyemi stressed that achieving meaningful change in Nigeria cannot occur within four or eight years.
He highlighted the common desire for development among Nigerians and the necessity for both the people and their leaders to work collectively to elevate the country to the standards of nations that many Nigerians migrate to.
Adeyemi called for a national discussion on the future direction of Nigeria, suggesting that revisiting the recommendations from the 2014 National Conference is a starting point.
Adeyemi expressed his concern that many leaders in the country are primarily motivated by financial gain rather than making sacrifices for the nation.
He observed that this financial focus has impeded the nation’s development, as contracts, oversight functions, and decision-making within government bodies are largely driven by financial interests.
He emphasized the pivotal role of visionary leadership in inspiring people to sacrifice for the nation’s betterment, highlighting the need for leaders to articulate a compelling vision for the country’s future, thus motivating citizens to make sacrifices.
Unfortunately, many current leaders prioritize personal survival over national sacrifice, which hampers progress.
