Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says Nigeria needs more leaders who are proactive and ready to unite the country.
Osinbajo spoke in Lagos on Sunday during a courtesy visit to the palace of Oniru of Iruland, Oba Abdulwasiu Omogbolahan Lawal, on the occasion of the monarch’s first coronation anniversary.
Senior Special Assistant to the Vice President on Media and Publicity, Laolu Akande, stated this in a statement titled, ‘Nigeria needs leaders prepared to unite Nigerians, Osinbajo says at Oniru’s One Year Coronation Anniversary’.
Osinbajo, who extolled the monarch for his leadership to the people of Iruland, who hail from diverse socio-ethnic backgrounds, said, “Our country needs all the leaders, the best leaders, the most proactive leaders, leaders prepared to bring the country together.
“Lagos is a microcosm of Nigeria, everybody is here, if things work out well here, things will be okay in the country.
“I am sure your role here is that of someone who brings together communities not just Yoruba, but everybody. And I can see that from your choice of chiefs, you have gone to other parts, and I think this is the attitude of great leaders.”
The Vice President not that it’s impossible to relegate traditional rulers because of the exposure and education of those who occupy such positions today.
The Oniru of Iruland, in his remarks, thanked Osinbajo for his leadership and commitment to the progress of the country.
The monarch said, “You are a leader whose direction we will continue to follow. The relationship between the Vice President and I has been very cordial.
“I want to assure you, Mr. Vice President, that I will not disappoint you. I will ensure the progress of this kingdom and I will be just.”