Jonathan to ex- deputy governors: Governance not about particular person, however robust establishments

Former president Dr Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday in Abuja mentioned true governance just isn’t anchored round a person however about constructing robust establishments that may join with the individuals.

He spoke on the Forum of Former Deputy Governors of Nigeria (FFDGN) summit in his capability because the grand patron of the discussion board.

The theme of the occasion was ‘Rethinking Nation Building: Bridging the Leadership-Citizen Disconnect through Orientation, attitude, character, culture and tradition for Sustainable Development’.

Jonathan who himself was a former deputy governor was represented on the occasion by the previous governor of Adamawa state Mr James Ngilari.

He tasked members of the discussion board by saying that they’ve an obligation to mentor upcoming leaders in order that they are often helpful within the society.

“We have a duty to mentor aspiring leaders towards tolerance and accountability. It is our duty to live by example because public office is a trust and responsibility. Therefore, our duty is to innovate for younger people to play vital role towards nation building,” he mentioned.

While reflecting on the theme throughout his remarks earlier, chairman of the discussion board, himself a former deputy governor of Abia state, Dr Chris Alozie Akomas, mentioned the theme cuts straight into the core of the nation’s existential wrestle.

“There is a serious disconnect at all levels. The deep and widening disconnect between those who lead and those who are led is widening. We speak of sustainable development, but no nation can develop when its people feel alienated from its story because you cannot build a durable future on a foundation of indifference,” he mentioned.

He mentioned that bridging the disconnect calls for a brand new nationwide plan of action from each those that maintain energy and people who give it as in keeping with him, management just isn’t a badge of immunity, however the next customary of accountability with humility and stewardship.

The director basic of the discussion board, Dr Ibe kalu, whereas welcoming individuals, remarked that FFDGN is working to advertise the curiosity of members in direction of good governance because it engages in constructive nationwide dialogue.

“This 5th conference represents our drive towards national discussion. We are concerned about the seeming disconnect between the people and the leaders; that is why we are resolute towards excellence,” he mentioned.

There had been key observe addresses by revered Nigerians like the previous minister of knowledge, Prof Jerry Gana, who dwelt extensively on the necessity for leaders to provoke insurance policies that imply nicely for the residents. In specific, he charged the federal government in opposition to Nigeria’s porous borders which he mentioned doesn’t augur nicely for nation constructing.

“In nation building, the national boundaries of the country should be secured so that the people can feel safe, we must ensure justice and equity and the rule of law must prevail,” he mentioned.

The former chairman of All progressives Congress (APC) Abdullahi Ganduje in addition to the quick previous governor of Delta state Ifeanyi Okowa and others had been in attendance amidst different distinguished Nigerians.

This is the 5^th version of the convention because it began.