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Bishop Oyedepo: "African Leaders Are Intellectually Bankrupt" by HigherEd: 4:05pm On Apr 20, 2019 |
Founder, Living Faith Church Worldwide, Bishop David Oyedepo, has berated African leaders, saying that they lack character, capacity and courage, three virtues he said they must have to move the black continent out of the woods. Oyedepo, who delivered a keynote address during Covenant University’s 20th inaugural lecture at the university premises on Thursday, also noted that unlike their western counterparts, African leaders do not build institutions that would outlive them. The lecture delivered by Jonathan Aremu, a professor of International Economics Relations at CU, was themed: ‘Sequencing and negotiating Nigeria’s regional and international trade agreements.’ The fiery cleric was making allusion to Aremu’s lecture where he (Aremu) bemoaned Nigeria’s indifference and lack of will power in drafting effective trade policies and negotiations with bodies such as the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), Environmental Protection Agency (EFA) and African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), among others. The development, Aremu argued, has left the nation unable to articulate her interest among the aforementioned bodies. Oyedepo, however, blamed the situation on Nigerian government’s lack of foresight and its inability to identify opportunities that would benefit the led. He said: “It is unfortunate that many of our leaders are intellectually bankrupt. “When confronted with some of these beautiful initiatives, it is very shameful that they often don’t know the meaning. And if they don’t know the meaning, how will they go about implementation?” “I have often said it that our leaders lack three Cs-capacity, courage and character. “Where is the capacity when you are bereft of intellect required of a leader? Where is the courage when you don’t have the political will to follow through with policies that will improve governance? And where is the character when all they are thinking is how to win election as many times as possible while ignoring developmental initiatives?” Oyedepo said the leadership should take a cue from an institution like Harvard University which has outlived the founder for centuries. If Harvard were to be in Nigeria, it would have been in ruins in less than two decades, the cleric noted. Nonetheless, Oyedepo said not only leaders are culpable, noting that the led are as much guilty for looking the other way for too long. This, according to him, is the reason the Covenant University platform was conceived to point out the ills in governance while also recommending solutions to them. Earlier in his lecture, Aremu lamented that Nigeria has not been forthcoming with effective trade policies and negotiations. He said: “Trade negotiations remain one of the most complex, challenging, and sometimes controversial issues in contemporary trade policy. “This is more serious for Nigeria which has no current trade policy. The administrative burden of handling and negotiating trade policy is a serious concern. “Even as at now, the country still faces technical constraints on the negotiations of multiple agreements that will serve her trade interest. “Confronted with generally weak negotiating, regulatory and implementation capacities, the country is handicapped in her ability to engage meaningfully in all these negotiations.” https://thenationonlineng.net/oyedepo-berates-african-leaders-says-they-lack-courage-character/amp/?__twitter_impression=true 53 Likes 5 Shares
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Re: Bishop Oyedepo: "African Leaders Are Intellectually Bankrupt" by RoyalUc(m): 4:07pm On Apr 20, 2019 |
Well... The average African and indeed, Nigerian is not capable of critical thinking. Just ruled by emotions and sentiments. And like someone said down there; our leaders are just a sample of who we are... 8 Likes |
Re: Bishop Oyedepo: "African Leaders Are Intellectually Bankrupt" by softwerk(f): 4:08pm On Apr 20, 2019 |
Just mention names 10 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Bishop Oyedepo: "African Leaders Are Intellectually Bankrupt" by sarrki(m): 4:08pm On Apr 20, 2019 |
Sire with due respect You are part of them sir 75 Likes 9 Shares |
Re: Bishop Oyedepo: "African Leaders Are Intellectually Bankrupt" by HigherEd: 4:11pm On Apr 20, 2019 |
sarrki:I'm sure he meant African political leaders. 41 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Bishop Oyedepo: "African Leaders Are Intellectually Bankrupt" by phelonrays: 4:13pm On Apr 20, 2019 |
In our clime it's INTEGRITY..... just deceive them with fake integrity you are as good as ya ass... 22 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Bishop Oyedepo: "African Leaders Are Intellectually Bankrupt" by JoshuaGabriel: 4:14pm On Apr 20, 2019 |
Most of those who accused and condemned the last administration for defrauding the country using fuel subsidies or pilling up debt for future generations, are now having hearing impairment, speech impairment or data impairment. Shehu Sani 36 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Bishop Oyedepo: "African Leaders Are Intellectually Bankrupt" by iTearHerToto: 4:18pm On Apr 20, 2019 |
I hate Italian league So boring to watch and always cuts ticket Pukes 13 Likes
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Re: Bishop Oyedepo: "African Leaders Are Intellectually Bankrupt" by Nobody: 4:20pm On Apr 20, 2019 |
True!
How forcible are right words. 6 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Bishop Oyedepo: "African Leaders Are Intellectually Bankrupt" by sarrki(m): 4:22pm On Apr 20, 2019 |
HigherEd: He’s also a political leader He supported and campaigned for atiku 23 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Bishop Oyedepo: "African Leaders Are Intellectually Bankrupt" by mrvitalis(m): 4:23pm On Apr 20, 2019 |
For once me and this man agree on the same thing Not just the leaders most africans are not smart at all that's why they vote the kind of leaders we have in africa A smart person cant win election in nigeria How do u explain to a nigerian u need to pay more for light before u can pay less How do u explain rice most be expensive for it to be cheap How do u tell a mallam if they have few kids he would be richer How do u explain to someone its better to buy a nigerian made goods for 20000 than buy an imported one for 10000 I have given up ...bihari is dumb , jonathan is dumb , smart morgarlu couldn't win ...even dumb sowore got more votes than him .... Honestly i give up 87 Likes 10 Shares |
Re: Bishop Oyedepo: "African Leaders Are Intellectually Bankrupt" by mabea: 4:23pm On Apr 20, 2019 |
Truth cannot be put any better 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Bishop Oyedepo: "African Leaders Are Intellectually Bankrupt" by Nobody: 4:25pm On Apr 20, 2019 |
I doubt Buhari knows the full meaning of ECOWAS.. He cannot even recite states and capital. 24 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: Bishop Oyedepo: "African Leaders Are Intellectually Bankrupt" by mabea: 4:25pm On Apr 20, 2019 |
iTearHerToto:A typical example of the led mentioned above 12 Likes |
Re: Bishop Oyedepo: "African Leaders Are Intellectually Bankrupt" by SarkinYarki: 4:29pm On Apr 20, 2019 |
especially that man called Buhari 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Bishop Oyedepo: "African Leaders Are Intellectually Bankrupt" by mabea: 4:31pm On Apr 20, 2019 |
mrvitalis:Should i say this is a reformed mrvitalis 1 Like |
Re: Bishop Oyedepo: "African Leaders Are Intellectually Bankrupt" by softwerk(f): 4:31pm On Apr 20, 2019 |
iTearHerToto: Lazio vs Chievo right?! 2 Likes |
Re: Bishop Oyedepo: "African Leaders Are Intellectually Bankrupt" by DeZoro(m): 4:42pm On Apr 20, 2019 |
I am currently in a city with 137km from Munich, the place is still far better to leave than Abuja. Our leaders are mentally Bankrupt 8 Likes |
Re: Bishop Oyedepo: "African Leaders Are Intellectually Bankrupt" by jchioma: 4:53pm On Apr 20, 2019 |
softwerk: The Bishop and every sensible person knows who is being referred to here: Can you imagine President Buhari condoling with France over the #NotreDameFire? Nobody died in that fire, but close to a hundred Nigerians have died in Southern Kaduna at the hands of herdsmen this month alone. Where was Buhari's condolence then? Nonexistent! Last week, Imo Airport, was on fire. Buhari DID NOT condole with Imo, or even acknowledge the fire. Imo airport is a MAJOR national asset. But the same Buhari falls over himself to condole France over #NotreDameFire. #InferiorityComplexPresident, stop disgracing Nigeria! 66 Likes 5 Shares |
Re: Bishop Oyedepo: "African Leaders Are Intellectually Bankrupt" by id911(m): 5:11pm On Apr 20, 2019 |
softwerk: Name not names! The title of the thread is also wrong when they wrote 'African Leaders' instead of a particular country leader..if you know, you know! 2 Likes |
Re: Bishop Oyedepo: "African Leaders Are Intellectually Bankrupt" by Amuocha: 5:19pm On Apr 20, 2019 |
Buhari sef 2 Likes |
Re: Bishop Oyedepo: "African Leaders Are Intellectually Bankrupt" by mrvitalis(m): 5:20pm On Apr 20, 2019 |
mabea:This has always been me |
Re: Bishop Oyedepo: "African Leaders Are Intellectually Bankrupt" by mabea: 5:25pm On Apr 20, 2019 |
mrvitalis:Maybe but you were one of the vocal voices here that foisted Buhari on us in 2015. 1 Like |
Re: Bishop Oyedepo: "African Leaders Are Intellectually Bankrupt" by mrvitalis(m): 5:28pm On Apr 20, 2019 |
mabea:Sure ....we needed a change ...buhari is too dumb to take us far.....but he is sincere Jonathan was both dumb and unsincere 12 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: Bishop Oyedepo: "African Leaders Are Intellectually Bankrupt" by HigherEd: 5:39pm On Apr 20, 2019 |
sarrki:So supporting a candidate means that a person is a political leader? Which Kain talk be this. And you know, he never mentioned Buhari. So stop feeling unnecessarily guilty. 20 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Bishop Oyedepo: "African Leaders Are Intellectually Bankrupt" by mabea: 5:41pm On Apr 20, 2019 |
mrvitalis:Look there is almost no leader without good intentions or sincerity...the problem with Jonathan is that he lacked political will due to the nigerian system but Buhari is a bigot who doesnt possess a large heart to lead a complex nation like Nigeria 5 Likes |
Re: Bishop Oyedepo: "African Leaders Are Intellectually Bankrupt" by RoyalUc(m): 5:54pm On Apr 20, 2019 |
jchioma: Can I ask you just one question? Why do you hate Buhari so much? 3 Likes |
Re: Bishop Oyedepo: "African Leaders Are Intellectually Bankrupt" by mrvitalis(m): 5:58pm On Apr 20, 2019 |
mabea: For u to present urself for leadership ....u should know the problem and know u have the solutions to it If u dont have the solutions to problems ...u have no reason to running for office 3 Likes |
Re: Bishop Oyedepo: "African Leaders Are Intellectually Bankrupt" by mabea: 6:05pm On Apr 20, 2019 |
mrvitalis:So true but do you think both did not believe they have solution to nigerian problem? This is why i said almost every leader is sincere. 1 Like |
Re: Bishop Oyedepo: "African Leaders Are Intellectually Bankrupt" by jchioma: 6:12pm On Apr 20, 2019 |
RoyalUc: I don't HATE Buhari for one bit, in fact, fewer people supported him more than I did in 2014, but with time, empathy became sympathy. The old man has lost it and needs to go home and rest before he is fully demystified. 5 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Bishop Oyedepo: "African Leaders Are Intellectually Bankrupt" by mrvitalis(m): 6:16pm On Apr 20, 2019 |
mabea:Both dont even know the problem like most nigerians |
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