Ex-Minister Reveals Why Nigeria’s Problems Are Beyond Repair

Former Minister of Information, Jerry Gana, has stated that Nigeria’s problems cannot be effectively addressed without quality leadership.

Gana made the remarks on Friday in Kaduna while speaking to journalists after attending the 2025 reunion of the Northern States Christian Elders Forum (NOSCEF), themed “Leading from the Front: The Role of Christian Elders.”

He warned that without nurturing competent leaders, Nigeria would continue to suffer from persistent maladministration.

The founding member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) emphasized that quality leaders are not born by chance but are deliberately cultivated through training and mentorship.

Gana called on political leaders and churches to actively invest in developing high-caliber leaders, stressing that the nation’s future depends on individuals with character, competence, and integrity.

“Leaders do not just emerge by accident; they are intentionally raised. As elders in the church and other spheres of responsibility, we must identify people with leadership potential, train them, and prepare them to provide effective leadership. Nowhere in the world do good leaders appear without deliberate effort,” he stated.