Until Nigerians change their mentality, the dream of producing a reasonable, selfless, and visionary leader for Africa will remain far-fetched. The greatest obstacle to Nigeria’s progress is not just corruption or bad governance it is the deeply rooted mindset of division and selfishness that dominates the hearts of its people.
In Nigeria, tribal loyalty often outweighs national interest. People identify more with their ethnic groups Hausa, Igbo, Yoruba, and others than with the nation itself. When elections come, competence and integrity are rarely the criteria for leadership; instead, the focus shifts to “our own person,” regardless of merit or vision. This tribal mentality has made unity impossible and progress a distant dream.
True nation-building requires a collective consciousness a sense of belonging that transcends tribal lines. But in Nigeria, each tribe wants to dominate, each group wants to rule, and each region fights for its share of the “national cake.” As a result, the country remains trapped in a cycle of mistrust, inequality, and underdevelopment.
Until Nigerians rise above ethnic sentiments and embrace a national identity built on justice, equality, and patriotism, they will continue to recycle the same kind of leaders greedy, divisive, and unpatriotic. The change Nigeria needs will not come from the top; it must begin in the minds of the people. Only when Nigerians see themselves first as Nigerians before any tribe can the nation produce leaders worthy of leading Africa toward greatness.
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