We must learn from the mistakes of bad political judgement

There is no better way to learn how to succeed than to learn from past mistakes. The rest of the world have chosen the pathway to success, we're only concerned with the next election, chibok girls, it's our turn to rule, etc. Now what we have is more burial grounds instead of good schools, quality healthcare facilities,broadband, etc. Read Life in a Rural Society: ( http://www.zurumnewsdigest.com/2017/02/life-in-rural-society-you-give-me-food.html?spref=fb )

It's just recently we found out why the politicians like burial grounds , thick forests, and abandoned buildings , crumbling infrastructure; where they dump public funds..

There is very strong indication that the leadership has recurring health issues, unfit to continue in office. What the legislators need to do is simply pass a vote of no confidence if he can't continue, so that the Vice President can move the nation forward. We've seen his great capability to deliver, to rally a devastated nation.

Our leaders need to rise above personal and tribal interests, resentments and learn to avoid creating the conditions for political tensions and uncertainty. Leadership comes with responsibility. An effective leader must be present and deeply involved in the day-to-day workings of the country.

 When we get something wrong, we try to understand why and quickly make a change, so that we can focus on what works to help take the country to the next level.

 We have emphasised the need for Decentralisation. Decentralisation helps the regions, states, LGAs to take ownership. It helps them get challenged to work hard. Decentralisation 'creates a high level of loyalty, devotion and innovation'.
The time to build inclusiveness, end monopoly of power and violence is now.

We need a quick economic boost not confusion. The Minister for information says the president wants to work from home as if running the country is a family business, basically, all the basic duties of government must go to his sitting room.

We need improvement in infrastructure, motorways, railways to connect cities, new and better airports, new bridges. We must put an end to the conquering ideology that has dominated our politics since 1970 and remove the barriers to development. Look at the politics of River-Niger bridge. It's been in the election manifesto of major political parties since 1979. What happens, absolutely nothing!.

According to Richard Branson; "Updated infrastructure will facilitate the flow of new businesses, help to allow companies move to areas best suited to their needs''. We must get the  government and banks to support entrepreneurship, trade, ' pumping money into new products and services is the best way to deliver more jobs and growth''. The current Vice President understands that a lot.

 I've once written about the Chineese coming to buy some states. Read More: http://www.zurumnewsdigest.com/2016/06/states-for-sale-come-and-buy-my-state.html?spref=fb)
 There is urgent need to look for overseas investors, but this need a stable political enviroment and available pool of skilled workforce, and good tax incentive. We must free up ease of doing business, reduce bureaucracy, promote merit, new skills, pioneering research and innovation,  embrace technology and entrepreneurship.

Let us put an end to constant harrassment and intimidation of innocent people expressing their fundamental rights to help nuture a better society.

 Let our political leaders learn to put the country first, get the right people and the right partnership for achieving long-term success.

Uche Okeke is the Founder of The LEAD Project Foundation.