When we talk about leadership, this is what leadership means. You didn’t go there for politics, you went to listen, to condole, and to talk about the real issues security, poverty, and employment. Uniting Nigeria with respect for our diversity is exactly what Nigerians need right now because so called leaders have destroyed our unity for their selfish political gains. A New Nigeria is POssible, I concur with you!
Today, accompanied by Ladipo Johnson, the NDC candidate for Lagos Central Senatorial District, and Aisha Jimoh, the NDC candidate for the House of Representatives, Lagos Island Constituency II, we went to the Onikan Stadium to watch the local league match between Enugu Rangers FC and Ikorodu City FC.
As the match unfolded, I thought about the enormous possibilities of sport and how countries such as Brazil and Jamaica have used it to engage young people, fight crime, and create opportunities.
It pained me to see how poorly we are developing sports in Nigeria. A stadium with a capacity of about 10,000 had fewer than 2,000 spectators.
Nigeria has no shortage of sporting talent. What we lack is the vision and commitment to turn that talent into opportunities for our young people.
Sport is not merely entertainment; properly developed, it can be a powerful tool for youth development, employment, and social transformation.
A new Nigeria is POssible. -PO
