Presidential aspirant, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has disclosed that if given the support to become President in 2023, he will move Nigeria from a country of potentials to a prosperous one.
The former Lagos state governor spoke during his visit to the palace of Ooni of Ife and Owa Obokun of Ijesaland in Osun State, saying Nigeria is endowed with both human and natural resources,
Tinubu while noting that Nigeria only needs the right person to harness its potentials for greatness also emphasised the need for youths to develop strong character, perseverance, ability to contribute to socio-economic development of the country before considering running for the highest office in the country.
He said; “Nigeria has a great resource base, both human and material, but we need to harness it to become valuable and move the country to prosperity, Our nation is endowed and I promise, if you push me forward, I will move it from potential to prosperity.
“The former Lagos State Governor said youth have right to political leadership too, but will have to work for it by developing strong character and leadership trait.
“We are not saying it is not the turn of youths. You will be president, but you have to work for it. You have to demonstrate the quality, character and intelligent to govern people, manage people”.