By Egena Sunday Ode
Nigeria has all the potentials to lead the African continent despite its current socio-economic challenges.
Former President,Goodluck Jonathan expressed his belief on Friday while speaking with newsmen at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, during a visit to President Bola Tinubu.
Jonathan emphasized the importance of Nigeria’s leadership role in the continent, saying, “that is what all Africans are saying , I had a program on democracy dialogue and Prof Lumumba spoke there, he emphasized the need for Nigeria to take a lead in Africa.
“Yes, we have challenges economically now but we still have what it takes to lead Africa.
“These are some of the issues I will continue to have conversations with Mr President, including briefing him on all my foreign progs.
“They are not personal issues, traditionally former Presidents when they go outside the country for continental or regional programs ,and even some international, when you come home you brief the president. that is the tradition.
“Most atimes when you see me here that is what we come to do, to move Nigeria forward and to move ECOWAS forward and to move African continent forward.”
The former Preaident congratulated President Tinubu on his Supreme Court victory and emphasized the importance of bringing together political leaders, including former Presidents, to reduce tension and work toward a better future.
“We want to end that tension so we move forward,” he said.
