Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, has called for a shift in Nigeria’s leadership culture, urging the emergence of a new generation of leaders defined by integrity, vision, and impact—not just years spent in public office.
Delivering a keynote address at the second edition of the Lagos Leadership Summit, organised by the Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy, Hamzat spoke on the theme: “The Responsibility of Leadership: Shaping the Future With Purpose and Action.”
He stressed that Nigeria’s future rests on leaders who embody courage and a genuine commitment to public service, rather than political figures who simply occupy space without delivering results.
“Nigeria needs true statesmen whose claim to statesmanship is not based on the length of time spent in office, but on their tangible contributions to building a strong and viable nation,” Hamzat said.
He also challenged young Nigerians to embrace responsibility and purpose-driven leadership that prioritises national development above personal ambition.
