At time like this, there is need to draw inspiration from proven sources. We bring to you 10 lofty quotes from great Nigerians that can spur you to greatness and keep you aflame. We sorted through past Nigerian heroes, business leaders and political leaders. We find president Buhari’s quote to be very inspirational.

1. “Impatience is not a virtue, order is more vital than speed. Careful and deliberate decisions after consultation get far better results” Muhammadu Buhari

2. “Transformation in my view simply means taking what you have and making the best of it and in so doing, produce results that can bring about a paradigm shift” Goodluck Jonathan

3. “Inability of focus and concentration is the greatest enemy of goals and achievements” Impression Obasanjo

4. “In the journey to success, tenacity of purpose is supreme” Aliko

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5. “The kind of challenges we face on the continent require not only vision but also patience and perseverance” Tony Elumelu

6. “Have faith in yourself. If you don’t have faith in yourself, even God cannot help you” Folorunsho Alakija

7. “There are couple of things a young man want to be. But all you need to do is to look at two or three things and you will be amazed at how by holding on to one or two simple rules you can define yourself” Sanusi Lamido Sanusi

8. “There is plenty of room at the top because few people care to travel beyond the average route. And so most of us seem satisfied to remain within the confines of mediocrity” – Nnamdi Azikiwe

9. “Those who desire to reach and keep their places at the top must be prepared to do so the hard way” – Obafemi Awolowo

10. “Cooperation is for each man to be true to his religious beliefs and to reaffirm the basic principles of his particular creed” – Tafawa Balewa

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The one by sanusi is my favourite

6. “Have faith in yourself. If you don’t have faith in yourself, even God cannot help you” Folorunsho Alakija
i love this

inspirational quote from non inspirational leaders

Edwinmason:
inspirational quote from non inspirational leaders

Wow, do you really think these great people are un-inspirational? I don't think that will be very fair to them. These are people who have written their name in the sound of time. Please accept my utmost respect for your opinion

phlamesG:
The one by sanusi is my favourite

Tony Elumelu's is mine. It suggests the value of Responsibility

Folorunsho Alakija nailed it for me..

tripua:


Wow, do you really think these great people are un-inspirational? I don't think that will be very fair to them. These are people who have written their name in the sound of time. Please accept my utmost respect for your opinion

ok i understand you but you will agree wit me that not all of them inspire young generation

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Sanusi and Alakija for me