Senator Shehu Sani has expressed his approval of the recent meeting held by Nigeria’s former heads of state in Minna, Niger State, calling it a positive step for the country. The gathering, which included former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo, Ibrahim Babangida, Abdulsalami Abubakar, and Aliyu Gusau, is seen as a crucial discussion centered around national issues, particularly the current economic challenges Nigeria faces.
In a tweet posted on his verified Twitter account, Sani described the meeting as a valuable opportunity for the country to benefit from the leaders’ “wise counsel” and their extensive experience in governance. He emphasized the importance of learning from both their accomplishments and their mistakes, noting that their actions, both positive and negative, have significantly shaped Nigeria’s trajectory.
“The country is privileged to benefit from their wise counsel, their wealth of experience, their accomplishments, and take lessons from their mistakes and make corrections out of their failures,” Sani wrote.
He referred to the former leaders as “our fathers” and acknowledged their role in the country’s current state, stating, “We arrived at this destination because of what they did or failed to do.”
Sani’s statement aligns with the views of many Nigerians who believe that the wisdom of past leaders can be instrumental in addressing the nation’s ongoing challenges. The Minna meeting, although details of its agenda remain undisclosed, has sparked conversations on how Nigeria’s former presidents and military leaders can contribute to the country’s future through their collective experience.