Where is our Messiah? Values and Reformative Leadership In Nigeria, By Toyin Falola

Excerpt of the lecture delivered at the Annual Faculty of Arts Lecture, Lagos State University, October 16, 2023

Nigerians are seeking a messiah. Cries are loud to beg for one. If one listens to the routine conversation everywhere, one may conclude that the country is on the verge of transforming, resounding with the symphonic harmonies of tradition and modernity, entwined in a delicate yet powerful dance of progress. A resonating anthem of renewal echoes inside the bounds of this burgeoning nation, manifesting via the currents of revolutionary leadership. This voyage, which we take together through the words and ideas of a profound intellectual adventure, sheds light on the potential avenues hidden inside Nigeria’s intricate socio-cultural fabric.

Nigeria is at a critical juncture, marked by a dynamic metamorphosis in which traditional hierarchies clash furiously with contemporary progressive values. The country represents a diversified and rich landscape in which…

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