Tinubu Made Mistake Packing Many Lagos Boys Who Helped Him As Gov To FG, Nigeria Isn’t Lagos -Dele Sobowale

Dr. Dele Sobowale, an economist and newspaper columnist, has criticised President Bola Tinubu for appointing too many of his former Lagos allies to key positions in the Federal Government, as reported by VANGUARD.

Speaking at the Vanguard Conference Hall, Dr. Sobowale said this decision was one of the major mistakes of Tinubu’s administration.

He explained that many of those chosen had only worked with the president during his time as governor of Lagos State.

He warned that being a good commissioner at the state level does not mean someone is ready to serve as a federal minister.

According to him, running a country requires more experience and a better understanding of national issues.

He added that federal positions demand leaders who are familiar with the challenges facing different parts of the country not just Lagos.

Dr. Sobowale stressed that Nigeria’s problems are complex and widespread.

He believes the current team may not have the right skills to deal with the economic and security challenges facing the nation.

He said it is risky to fill top government roles with people based only on loyalty or past service at the state level.

Instead, he advised that appointments should be made based on experience, competence, and a national outlook.

In his view, this pattern of appointments has weakened the Federal Government’s ability to lead effectively.

He called for a more inclusive and qualified team that can understand and solve Nigeria’s pressing problems.

‘‘Also, he made another cardinal mistake. He packed too many of the Lagos boys who helped him as governor, into the Federal Government. Lagos is not Nigeria, Nigeria is not Lagos. A good commissioner in Lagos State might not be a good minister at the federal level. At the federal level, you need people who have some kind of experience for years. You do not take good commissioners in your state and make them federal ministers,” he said.

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