Former President Olusegun Obasanjo says there cannot be peace without justice, equity and fairness.
According to him, the mismanagement of diversity is a major root of Nigeria’s problem.
He said having been involved in peacemaking and mediation over the years, he realised that peace, security, and stability were essential ingredients of development. “And of course, you will not get performance without development,” he said.
Speaking at the National Daily Award in Lagos, Obasanjo also attributed Nigeria’s problem to wrong choices that its leaders have made in the past. He said at the time Nigeria was admitted into the United Nations Organisation (UN), it was described as a giant in the Sun, but lamented that the country had not lived up to that tag.
Nigeria was admitted as a member state of the United Nations on 7 October 1960, having gained independence on October 1 the same year.
Obasanjo said the award was to encourage Nigerians and show them that despite the situation of the country, there are still some spotlights of excellence that should be recognised and celebrated.
