Why we stride and slip: Leadership, nationalism and the Nigerian condition

Why we stride and slip: Leadership, nationalism and the Nigerian condition

In this speech delivered at The Niche Annual Lecture at the National Institute of International Affairs, Lagos, former Rivers State Governor and Transportation minister, Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi, uses his extensive experience and knowledge of public office, to dissect the issues and give insight into why the nation does not work as well as speak on what must be done at various levels to get the Nigeria of our dream.

Let me thank the publisher and management of The Niche Publications for the generosity of their invitation. By inviting me to deliver this year’s annual lecture, you must have updated your list of Nigerians who qualify to address this distinguished audience. I have followed the Niche annual lecture series and been impressed by its passionate preoccupation with aspects of our national history and changing condition.

I am therefore both elated and flattered by your invitation. Going by the…
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