Before I talk about the leadership and mentoring philosophies of the governors from the class of 1999,
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I want to first shed some important insight on what political leadership and mentoring is all about, as opposed to godfatherism, which has been the norm for teeming youths. We must understand that, effective leadership requires a variety of abilities.
I want to first shed some important insight on what political leadership and mentoring is all about, as opposed to godfatherism, which has been the norm for teeming youths. We must understand that, effective leadership requires a variety of abilities.
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A successful leader, according to Thomas Paine, is one who understands when to take the initiative, follow orders, and step aside. Successful strategic plans for the present and future are created by competent leaders who build a shared vision for the future,
A successful leader, according to Thomas Paine, is one who understands when to take the initiative, follow orders, and step aside. Successful strategic plans for the present and future are created by competent leaders who build a shared vision for the future,
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they discuss how to get what is required while also taking into account what is desired.
A competent leader develops support for their plans in order to involve people and groups in the decision-making and policy-enactment processes.
they discuss how to get what is required while also taking into account what is desired.
A competent leader develops support for their plans in order to involve people and groups in the decision-making and policy-enactment processes.
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Similar to how different organizations require different kinds of leaders tailored to their needs, local, state, and federal governments require political leaders who can translate divergent viewpoints and conflicting interests into laws and practices
Similar to how different organizations require different kinds of leaders tailored to their needs, local, state, and federal governments require political leaders who can translate divergent viewpoints and conflicting interests into laws and practices
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that will advance equality and opportunity for all.
People are believed to follow a leader who will take them where they want to go, but a competent leader will also take them to where they should go.
that will advance equality and opportunity for all.
People are believed to follow a leader who will take them where they want to go, but a competent leader will also take them to where they should go.
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I can't help but feel that when BAT and his Transition Working Group began what will be remembered as Nigeria's largest political reform, which elevated Lagos State to one of the biggest economic centers in Africa,
I can't help but feel that when BAT and his Transition Working Group began what will be remembered as Nigeria's largest political reform, which elevated Lagos State to one of the biggest economic centers in Africa,
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the majority of residents of Lagos State did not envision the city as it is today after living through three decades of military rule, during which they witnessed firsthand a crumbling health system, collapsing school buildings, poor social services, and the rest.
the majority of residents of Lagos State did not envision the city as it is today after living through three decades of military rule, during which they witnessed firsthand a crumbling health system, collapsing school buildings, poor social services, and the rest.
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The city-boy substantially enhanced the lives of individuals who reside in Lagos State with his visionary reforms in the health, school, justice, works, and infrastructure sectors, which we have reviewed in the past weeks.
The city-boy substantially enhanced the lives of individuals who reside in Lagos State with his visionary reforms in the health, school, justice, works, and infrastructure sectors, which we have reviewed in the past weeks.
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BAT has guided numerous mentees from various states from political boyhood to political adulthood in his capacity as a political mentor. A trait transformational leaders like BAT and the class of 1999 governor have.
BAT has guided numerous mentees from various states from political boyhood to political adulthood in his capacity as a political mentor. A trait transformational leaders like BAT and the class of 1999 governor have.
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BAT mentees have gone on to hold various leadership positions in Nigeria.
But we cannot discuss some of his mentees who he has nurtured from political boyhood to adulthood without mentioning our very own Anambra Son, Ben Akabueze,
BAT mentees have gone on to hold various leadership positions in Nigeria.
But we cannot discuss some of his mentees who he has nurtured from political boyhood to adulthood without mentioning our very own Anambra Son, Ben Akabueze,
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whom Tinubu lobbied over all difficulties to get appointed as the commissioner for economic planning and budget in Lagos state. After seeing his achievements as the CEO of NAL Bank Plc, (now Sterling Bank Plc).
whom Tinubu lobbied over all difficulties to get appointed as the commissioner for economic planning and budget in Lagos state. After seeing his achievements as the CEO of NAL Bank Plc, (now Sterling Bank Plc).
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Ben Akabueze, a well-known chartered accountant through Bola Ahmed Tinubu rose through the ranks to become the Director General of the Federal Republic of Nigeria's Budget Office.
Ben Akabueze, a well-known chartered accountant through Bola Ahmed Tinubu rose through the ranks to become the Director General of the Federal Republic of Nigeria's Budget Office.
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Currently serving as Nigeria's Minister for Youths and Sports, Sunday Dare of plateau State served as Tinubu's aid and special adviser on media.
Currently serving as Nigeria's Minister for Youths and Sports, Sunday Dare of plateau State served as Tinubu's aid and special adviser on media.
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After eight years as governor of Osun State, Rauf Aregbesola, who also served as Lagos State commissioner for works under Tinubu, is currently Nigeria's Minister of Interior.The philosophy king and consummate intellectual Governor Fayemi will always come to mind.
After eight years as governor of Osun State, Rauf Aregbesola, who also served as Lagos State commissioner for works under Tinubu, is currently Nigeria's Minister of Interior.The philosophy king and consummate intellectual Governor Fayemi will always come to mind.
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Similarly, Babatunde Raji Fashola, SAN, who was Tinubu's chief of staff, before serving as Lagos State governor, is currently the Minister for Works and Housing, while the current governor of Lagos State Babajide Sanwo-Olu, served as Tinubu's commissioner for commerce.
Similarly, Babatunde Raji Fashola, SAN, who was Tinubu's chief of staff, before serving as Lagos State governor, is currently the Minister for Works and Housing, while the current governor of Lagos State Babajide Sanwo-Olu, served as Tinubu's commissioner for commerce.
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Tinubu's first Chief of Staff and Commissioner of Lagos state then, Alhaji Lai Mohammed from Kwara state is currently serving as Minister for Information and Culture.
While The Right Honorable Femi Gbajabiamila, Current Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Tinubu's first Chief of Staff and Commissioner of Lagos state then, Alhaji Lai Mohammed from Kwara state is currently serving as Minister for Information and Culture.
While The Right Honorable Femi Gbajabiamila, Current Speaker of the House of Representatives.
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was first elected to the House in 2003 courtesy of BAT.
Don't forget, our own Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo SAN, GCON, served as Lagos State attorney general and commissioner for justice during Bola Ahmed Tinubu's tenure.
was first elected to the House in 2003 courtesy of BAT.
Don't forget, our own Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo SAN, GCON, served as Lagos State attorney general and commissioner for justice during Bola Ahmed Tinubu's tenure.
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It is regrettable that the current social structure, led to individuals of various backgrounds being elected to positions of authority. We now applaud those who can portray themselves and their program in a polished manner, putting appearance over aptitude and track record.
It is regrettable that the current social structure, led to individuals of various backgrounds being elected to positions of authority. We now applaud those who can portray themselves and their program in a polished manner, putting appearance over aptitude and track record.
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The way media professionals can now give a candidate a new image and superficially change who they are into someone they are not is astounding. Winning an election has largely become a contest of packaging and advertising, in our society.
The way media professionals can now give a candidate a new image and superficially change who they are into someone they are not is astounding. Winning an election has largely become a contest of packaging and advertising, in our society.
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I don't think Roosevelt, Churchill, or Mandela could have survived such an experiment and process.
While leaders in comfortable conditions offer an even easier life whether they can provide it or not,
I don't think Roosevelt, Churchill, or Mandela could have survived such an experiment and process.
While leaders in comfortable conditions offer an even easier life whether they can provide it or not,
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revolutionary situations like the fight for Nigeria's democracy prior to 1999 forged exceptional leaders like Bola Ahmed Tinubu and many others who demand great work ethics, confidence and 'can do spirit'
revolutionary situations like the fight for Nigeria's democracy prior to 1999 forged exceptional leaders like Bola Ahmed Tinubu and many others who demand great work ethics, confidence and 'can do spirit'
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Because of Bola's mentoring philosophy and motivation to finding the best brains from wherever to complete the required job, Lagos State is what it is today.
Because of Bola's mentoring philosophy and motivation to finding the best brains from wherever to complete the required job, Lagos State is what it is today.
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In today's political sphere, our inability to distinguish between confidence and competence, our attraction to charismatic people, and our inability to withstand the allure
In today's political sphere, our inability to distinguish between confidence and competence, our attraction to charismatic people, and our inability to withstand the allure
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of narcissistic people have led several nations to elect individuals with no background in politics to the highest office in their various countries, thereby turning a bad situation worse.
of narcissistic people have led several nations to elect individuals with no background in politics to the highest office in their various countries, thereby turning a bad situation worse.
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Bola Ahmed Tinubu has repeatedly proven himself to be a professional politician and the greatest political leader and mentor; he built the necessary bridges, paid his dues, and nurtured political heavyweights.
Bola Ahmed Tinubu has repeatedly proven himself to be a professional politician and the greatest political leader and mentor; he built the necessary bridges, paid his dues, and nurtured political heavyweights.
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Sunday Dare, Jos man originally from Oyo State.
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