By Victor Akinkuolie Ado-Ekiti
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Good leadership has been described as the main solution to the problem currently confronting the country.
Lamenting that Nigeria is now on the verge of total collapse, NANS posited that the situation can only be salvaged by making students to be ideologically and intellectually prepared for future leadership for radical national growth and development.
The Chairman, NANS/JCC, Ekiti axis, Com. Felix Olanrewaju, said these at a summit organised by the body with the theme: “Redefining Students’ Leadership” at the Federal Polytechnic , Ado Ekiti.
Addressing his colleagues, Olanrewaju, described the “Leadership Summit” as a way of introducing students to the art of leadership, which according to him, is obviously lacking in Nigeria and gradually pushing the country to the brink .
In his lecture, Rector of the institution, Dr. Oladebeye, reminded the students that they can only be fit for leadership, if they value intellectualism and shun social vices like cultism, prostitution, ICT fraud, banditry, kidnapping , ritual killings and other nefarious activities.
Oladebeye advised that students should also endeavour to choose leaders who can lead them selflessly during students’ leadership contests, saying that the arena represents a veritable opportunity to learn the art of responsible leadership.
“For you to redefine students’ union leadership using 21st century approach, you must understand your primary purpose of being in school, value self respect, embrace integrity and honesty, avoid cultism, be selfless, plan and act strategically, manage yourself , be responsible and be a good team player.
“Gen Yakubu Gowon was 31 when he became the youngest Head of State. Gen Murtala Mohammed became Head of State at the age of 37. Gen Olusegun Obasanjo became Head if State at 39 and Gen Muhammadu Buhari at 41.
“The glory of the youth is their strength. Therefore, do something worthwhile with your time on campus to position you for a brighter future”, he said.
