Tinubu is Committed to Structural Change, Not Superficial Policies
By Bamidele Atoyebi
It is safe to say that a structure usually outlives its builder. This truism is evident in the words of Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo, who once remarked that you cannot fix the head and leave the system. This simply means that the structure and system themselves need to be fixed, as too much attention is currently paid to the leader without repairing the underlying framework.
To prove this, we can look at the United States as an example. America has been ruled by very different people coming from diverse professions and levels of education. The US has seen everything from farmers and elderly statesmen to actors and even a businessman running the country like an enterprise. Yet, these vastly different leadership styles did not lead to the collapse of the country. We must ask ourselves why that is. The basic reason is that the American structure is built to work, and it is designed to withstand any form of abuse.
I made a joking statement last week that if not for the proclaimed cultural superiority between the US and Nigeria, Donald Trump should actually be under the learning tree of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. I said so because Asiwaju possesses courage, vision, and knowledge. These three vital features are precisely what has been lacking in our political system. In the past, Nigeria has had leaders with either one or two of these traits, but rarely all three together. Asiwaju changed the game because he possesses all three qualities simultaneously.
It is no secret that the developmental activities Tinubu is currently engaging in have long been part of Nigeria’s national developmental plan. For example, both the Sokoto-Badagry Highway and the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway have been on the card for decades, but previous leaders simply lacked the courage and vision to implement them.
As I stated in my previous article, an economy can only grow to the size of its infrastructure, and no economy can outgrow its foundational framework. It is just like pouring water into a cup, where you will only ever get back the exact amount of water the cup was built to contain. Tinubu is engaging in massive infrastructure building precisely to increase the foundational size of the Nigerian economy.
Tinubu understands the challenges and possesses the solutions to them. This is the reason he is actively decentralizing every sector of the country, knowing that this battle cannot be fought and won by the central government alone. The current system is broken from top to bottom, and it needs deep fixing.
If you notice, some of the foremost actions of Asiwaju were to decentralize electricity so that individual states can undertake independent power projects tailored to their respective needs, while also enforcing financial autonomy for local governments so that funds go directly to the grassroots.
Asiwaju knows that many of our national problems originated at the grassroots level, and they can only be fixed there. For example, the Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) he created when he was the Governor of Lagos State. These LCDAs have undertaken projects that the state or central governments could not even see, let alone solve. Imagine if all other states embarked on this same process of breaking down massive local government areas into smaller LCDAs. If they did, many of Nigeria’s localized problems would have been solved by now. The LCDAs in Lagos are actively involved in solving personal, everyday issues ranging from local security to healthcare and even providing food for the people.
Furthermore, Tinubu is aggressively involved in establishing state police, a policy that is currently in its final stages. He has also championed the decentralization of military training centers and police academies, which were previously located solely in the North. The system has been broken for decades because the level of centralization in Nigeria is simply too
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@Ntob No doubt, he's the most popular CLOWN.
The comedian in Chief of Obidiots.
They're scared of him,yet,serious Parties can't present him as a candidate.
What an Irony.
Thank you, Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, @BBabaseyi for your professionalism, patience, and willingness to listen throughout our conversation last night.
I needed more information regarding a case at Igbeba Police Station, Ijebu-Ode. My friend, Deputy Lagos PPRO @asp_AdeoyeFemi linked me up with the Ogun State PPRO, and immediately i called him, he handled the matter with remarkable decorum and a high level of professionalism.
He exemplifies what a police image maker and public relations officer should be; accessible, responsive, and calm under pressure
Thank you Olopa 👏
@Kingprince006 Obi is not in control of Anambra.
Kwankwanso is not in control of Kano.
By election is coming this month,their party is not contesting.
This is election o!!
Today, I showcased the importance of encouraging others to achieve success, and I believe that adopting this mindset can significantly benefit those around you in their pursuits.
While driving to my office, I noticed a driver struggling to fit his vehicle into a very tight parking space. I thought to myself that he was close to succeeding when two onlookers told him he wouldn't make it because of his car's mirror. Taking a moment to reassess the situation, I encouraged him by saying, "You can do it; you're almost there." He then restarted his car and successfully parked it. I felt a rush of joy for him, especially since others were trying to discourage him by suggesting he wait for the cars in front to move. I told him to keep going and praised him as a skilled driver, to which he smiled and thanked me.
Reflecting on this experience, I realized that a lack of support and encouragement can stifle many dreams and destinies.
We should emulate leaders like Asiwaju and strive to uplift others in their journey to success.
@Dannymasterp Just imagine if Tinubu did that infront of Buhari,even when PMB was president.
Obi was governor before Dickson.
Just because of free Ticket o!
@NigeriaRenew Provided it's cheaper than what they sell in other countries.
Provided it's available.
Provided i don't sleep at petrol stations to buy.
Provided we're able to increase our local production.
APC/Buhari/Tinubu achieved this.