An opinion leader, Pat Utomi, said Nigeria needed leaders of competence, compassion and commitment to overcome its challenges.
Mr Utomi, a professor, gave the advice on Wednesday through a virtual message at the instance of the ongoing Double Diamond Platform Global (DDPG) Leadership Series held in Lagos.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the programme was entitled “A Nation in Search of True Leadership”.
The DDPG is known for sensitising the public on issues of concern and has been presenting awards to deserving members of the public for their contributions to national growth.
The current programme is intended to help Nigerians to make informed choices ahead of the 2023 general elections.
Mr Utomi, the Lead Speaker at the session, said national discussion on leadership should be hinged on performance and delivery and not on primordial sentiments.
According to him, good leadership should seek to uplift the common man.
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