Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says the threats to Nigeria’s
corporate existence are unprecedented and unimagined.
The VP spoke at the weekend during the public presentation
of a book authored by retired Major-General Pat Akem-Vingir.
Noting that the country is forging ahead despite numerous
challenges, he mentioned the battle against COVID-19.
Osinbajo said Nigeria’s effort to tackle the coronavirus
pandemic was an example of leadership in a crisis.
He recalled how even some of the wealthiest and most
developed economies struggled to handle the outbreak.
The VP said countries with more modest economic profiles
quickly deployed a public health framework that was responsive and effective.
Osinbajo pointed out that Nigeria’s response has been
celebrated locally and internationally as a result of strategic leadership.
He cited the establishment of the Presidential Task Force
(PTF) on COVID-19 and an inter-ministerial interagency team led by Secretary of
the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha.
“The task force swiftly issued and enforced COVID-19
protocols for travel and general movement. We restricted travel into Nigeria
before most OECD countries did.
“Once the first case was discovered, the African Center of
Excellence for Genomic of Infectious Diseases, in Ede gave Africa the first
genomic sequence for Coronavirus SARS 2,” he said.
Osinbajo hailed the PTF for developing the protocols, public
health system for mass vaccination campaigns, and ensuring eligible citizens
received their jabs seamlessly.
He added that leadership required imagination, clarity of
vision and effective implementation due to current global challenges, changes
and opportunities.
“As a nation, the threats to our corporate existence today
are unprecedented and hitherto unimagined. It is against this background that
the author’s prescriptions have to be taken seriously.
“As he pointed out, exceptional leaders do not just emerge,
they are the products of deliberate efforts in policy making, training and
grooming”, Osinbajo stressed.
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