Be role models to younger generation, Buhari charges leaders

PMuhammadu Buhari has charged corporate leaders to demonstrate good leadership qualities and act as role models to the younger generation.

He made the call in Lagos, yesterday, at the opening ceremony of the 2022 Institute of Directors’ Conference, with the theme, ‘ Corporate Governance and Digital Transformation: Leading Purposely for Growth and Sustainability’.

Attorney General of the Federation ( AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, represented Buhari at the occasion, according to a statement is sued by Dr . Umar Jibrilu Gwandu, Special Assistant on Media and Public Relations, Office of the AGF . According to the statement, the President called on leaders to encourage the younger generation on innovation, capacity building and technological advancement.

He also reiterated commitment of the administratio n to fight corruption and ensure public discipline, while promoting good business environment through transparency in procurement and implementing policies that ensure ease of doing business in Nigeria.

“If Nigeria is to come out of its economic challenges, all hands must be on deck to ensure policies of government are implemented in the overall interest of the nation,” he said.

He said it was on this regard that the National Development Plan ( NDP) 2021– 2025 was developed to unlock potentials in all sectors of the economy for a sustainable, holistic and inclusive national development. The Plan, he said, was developed by different facets of the private sector, sub- national government, civil society organisations, and is facilitated by the Federal Government.

He maintained that one of the major objectives of the NDP is to develop strong and sustainable governance structures, efficient institutions that promote citizen protection, ensure accountability, and drive productivity for sustained growth.