Prof. Mike Kwanashie, an ex Vice Chancellor of Veritas University, Abuja, on Thursday in Benin asserted that transformational leadership is key to sustainable development towards moving any nation forward.
Kwanashie added that for democracy to work, leaders and the people should have love and respect for the country.
The Professor of Economics stated this while speaking as a guest lecturer at the 53rd Founders’ day and 48th convocation lecture of the University of Benin (UNIBEN).
He: “Democracy has not yet delivered a considerable uplift in living standards for most Nigerians.
“It is important to strengthen democratic institutions and articulate rules to ensure transparency in the electoral process.
“Nigeria should adopt technologies that will facilitate openness and integrity of the electoral process”.
Continuing: “Nigeria must protect and expand voting rights, especially for poor people.
“Government officials must be trained in the principles of effective and developmental administration, and the respect of laws, as a first step towards rebuilding institutions.
The former vice-chancellor also stated that Nigeria must improve on investment in education by increasing funding to public institutions at all levels.
Quadri Olaitan is a journalist and contributor to Freelanews.com, covering news, public affairs, and human-interest stories.
