Former Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, on Saturday said most Nigerian leaders venture into politics without adequate preparation.
Osinbajo said due to the lack of preparation of leaders, politics has acquired a bad name in Nigeria.
He spoke at the 2nd Annual Daniel Taiwo Odukoya Memorial Lecture, held at The Fountain of Life Church in Lagos.
Osinbajo, however, noted that despite the disillusion, politics remained the pathway to leadership and influence.
He urged Nigerian youths to actively engage in politics as a vital tool for shaping the country’s leadership and bring about a lasting transformation.
“Politics has acquired a bad name, not just in Nigeria, but across the world. But the truth is, there is no other way to influence a nation except by engaging in the political process.
“If we are not involved in choosing leaders, shaping policy, or participating in political parties, then we forfeit our right to complain when outcomes don’t reflect our values.
“Many people go into politics with nothing, no plan, no knowledge, and end up achieving nothing. Leadership demands more.
“Nigeria’s transformation requires principled, informed, and active participation in the political space.
“This nation is not beyond redemption. But change will only come when citizens, especially those with moral conviction and vision, step forward to lead,” the ex-VP said.
