Former CBN Governor Lamido Sanusi has faulted Nigeria’s leadership culture, saying the nation keeps missing vital chances for progress because leaders prioritise themselves over citizens. Speaking at the 15th anniversary of Enough is Enough (EiE) Nigeria in Lagos, he said, “We have done enough damage and maybe we need to stop… sometimes deliberately missed opportunities.” He added, “The reason we miss these opportunities is because we have people who think public office is about themselves… not about the country.”
Sanusi urged young Nigerians to challenge the system, which he said is fueled by ethnic rivalries, religious conflicts and personal interests. According to him, “The nation belongs to us… we are holding one small part of Nigeria and we have a duty to… contribute our own quota.” He called for unity around a clear ideological direction, saying Nigeria must become “a country that realizes its potential in the committee of nations.”