Nobody would choose you, you have to choose yourself former President olusegun Obasanjo tells Nigerian youth

Former president olusegun Obasanjo spoke on

Saturday in Abeokuta, Ogun State, at the Youth Governance Dialogue organised to mark International Youth Day 2017.

Obasanjo, however, was quick to add that the youth who would occupy leadership positions in the country must have carved a niche for themselves through hard work.

Obasanjo, who warned that leadership is not just for
 the asking, but said youths have to work for it.

positions such as that of the president, governor, and National Assembly could be acquired but there has  to be a will for good governance .

He appealed to them to stop complaining and moaning.

Obasanjo said, “I joined politics from the top. The only position I contested for in Nigeria is the Presidency, but I had a track record of achievements, which led to that.

“Nobody will choose you; you have to choose yourself. Why should you have to become president at the age of 40? Why can’t you become president at the age of 35? Why can’t you become president at the age of 30?

He also called on Nigerian youths to be united, and to also contribute to the development of their fatherland.

“The point is this: how prepared are you? Are you really prepared?” he finally added.