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Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has declared that bad leaders will continue to occupy the political space in the country if the youth continue to shun politics. Makinde said this during the third convocation ceremony of Precious Cornerstone University, Ibadan, on Monday. The governor said there was the need for more ethical people to
Bad leaders will continue to emerge if you shun politics – Makinde warns youths

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has declared that bad leaders will continue to occupy the political space in the country if the youth continue to shun politics.

Makinde said this during the third convocation ceremony of Precious Cornerstone University, Ibadan, on Monday.

The governor said there was the need for more ethical people to be involved in governance in the country.

Makinde, speaking on the topic “Faith, Leadership and Governance: Preparing the Next Generation for Ethical Leadership in Nigeria,” explained that the more unethical people continued to be in politics, the more the country would experience unethical governance.

He then used the opportunity to charge the graduating students to learn the ways of ethical leadership.

He said, “Most of you, because of what they have deposited in you, don’t want to stain your white garments and you want to avoid politics.

“The problem we have is that the less good people are trying to walk into governance, the more unethical people will continue to thrive. This is because nature would not allow a vacuum. If the good ones are not coming into that space, the space would be filled with unethical people.

“You need to decide the kind of leader you want to be and look around you for good examples of such leadership. Start imitating their ways and actions, which is very key. Also, while surrounding yourselves with quality people, you should learn to listen to good advice. You must have the capacity to listen.

“Ethical leaders know what true leadership means. They know it is about responsibility towards the broader community. That is why Oyo State will always put the people first”.

Bad leaders will continue to emerge if you shun politics – Makinde warns youths

The Federal Government says it has begun preparations to evacuate Nigerians in Lebanon back to Nigeria. Amb. Eche Abu-Obe, Spokesperson Ministry of Foreign Affairs, disclosed this in a statement on Friday in Abuja, in view of the Israel-Hezbollah conflict. “Further to the deteriorating situation in Lebanon over the Israel-Hezbollah conflict, the government has commenced preparations
War: FG moves to evacuate Nigerians in Lebanon

The Federal Government says it has begun preparations to evacuate Nigerians in Lebanon back to Nigeria.

Amb. Eche Abu-Obe, Spokesperson Ministry of Foreign Affairs, disclosed this in a statement on Friday in Abuja, in view of the Israel-Hezbollah conflict.

“Further to the deteriorating situation in Lebanon over the Israel-Hezbollah conflict, the government has commenced preparations for evacuation of Nigerians in Lebanon back to Nigeria.

“The Government of Nigeria has taken measures to ensure the protection and safety of Nigerian nationals in the country.

“The Embassy of Nigeria in Lebanon issued regular advisories to the Nigerian community with safety instructions and in August, advised compatriots to strongly consider voluntary evacuation, while the options of commercial flights remained available.

“Nigerian nationals in the South of Lebanon have also been evacuated to Beirut and other safer areas in collaboration with the leadership of the Nigerian community.’’

The spokesperson said it had become pertinent to mention that no Nigerian life has so far been lost since the beginning of the conflict.

“The ministry wishes to reassure Nigerians that the Federal Government is engaging with relevant stakeholders and remains committed to the protection and safety of Nigerian nationals.

“Government is making preparations to evacuate them back home,” Abu-Obe said.

War: FG moves to evacuate Nigerians in Lebanon

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