Former Information Minister, Jerry Gana, has lamented that leaders in Nigeria are no longer thinking.
According to him, the country would not be where it is if the leaders were taking more initiatives.
Speaking during the Anniversary of the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) and the Commemoration of the 2025 International Peace Day in Abuja on Monday, he argued that leadership should be compassionate and also full of ideas
He said, “But our leaders are no longer thinking. No more initiative. No more programmes.
“Otherwise, a nation like the Federal Republic of Nigeria, a nation full of these kinds of resources in Nigeria, will be having the kind of realities we are facing now.
“I don’t love going to the market again in Nigeria. Because prices are changing almost every other day. And things are very, very difficult.”
He advised leaders to be fair to all, in order not to create disputes within the system that could disrupt peaceful living.
He said, “Always remember that peace delayed is peace denied. Very, very distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, too often we define peace as merely the silence of guns. But lasting peace is far more profound.
“To my own understanding, peace is justice in action. Peace is leadership with integrity. Peace is equitable distribution and being fair in a nation.
“In fact, at the heart of peace is justice, equity, and fairness. Wherever there is injustice, you wait. There will be conflict.
“Therefore, leaders must avoid injustice. In any society where there is injustice, just wait for it. There will be violent, sometimes, reaction.
“So we encourage leaders around the world to pursue justice, fairness, equity. Peace is also a promotion of human dignity. If you really see the sanctity of life and human dignity, you will not want to generate conflict.”
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