The President, Nigerian Institute of Public Relations(NIPR), Mr Rotimi Oladele, on Monday urged Nigerians to support President Muhammadu Buhari to reposition the country, rather than casting aspersions on him.
Oladele in Abuja said that the success of any political system in the world relied on the support of the electorate.
He said that while criticism was necessary in checking the workings of government, it was being abused in Nigeria.
According to him, rather than taking delight in criticising the policies of government, Nigerians should learn to suggest ways of ensuring better governance.
“ Followership is very important: if the government must succeed, the followers must do their bit.
“It is not enough to cast aspersion and dish out blames; we must also suggest to the government what to do to get it right.
“It is high time we re-ordered our strategies as individuals– if we must move this country forward,’’ he said.
Oladele charged professionals in different fields of endeavour to take up the challenge by presenting position papers to the president.
He said that their professional advice would go a long way in taking the country out of the present quagmire.
The NIPR president sad, “as a professional, I have to begin to prepare my advisory package to government.
“As professionals we often take to the media to criticise the government rather than helping out in drafting policies.
“ For instance, when the National Assembly comes up with motions and bills, we (professionals) hurriedly take to the media to criticise them, when we also share in the blame.’’
He advised the President not to relent in his efforts at ensuring that Nigeria took its pride of place in the comity of nations.
However, Oladele tasked the Nigerian leader on continuity of projects leftt unfinished by previous administrations.
Good morning Mr. Rotimi. How was your night? So you just woke up? I wish you gave Nigerian this warning since 2013.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
So why did not offer this same advice to Nigerians when Goodluck was in office. Mtchew....... Abeg make I hear word.
ReplyDeleteWhere were during last administration? Saboteur osi.
ReplyDeleteWhat is good for the goose is good for the gander.
ReplyDeleteSorry Mr Rotimi your name is not and will not be in Buhari's ministerial list.
ReplyDeleteWhen Jonathan was being insulted by even Governors example Ex Governor of lagos state Fashola, did you write this trash then or was Jonathan not your president then.Buhari has just started. We pray the government wont try to kill our voice.
ReplyDeleteIf only the professionals can give practicable policy papers. More often than not, their presentations are too theoretical which can work effectively in advanced economy. However, if they can adapt their theories to suit our own environment, they are highly welcomed.
ReplyDeleteHow can a person who has no sense of direction reposition the country? You have to know where the country is first and where you realistically want to take it before you can talk of "re-positioning"
ReplyDeleteWhen will Nigerian learn to be sincere for just once? Eye service work just for PMB to notice him. Just go n sleep
ReplyDeleteBuhari is a man with high focus. He is doing a good job so far. However, every Nigerian and friends of Nigeria have a role to play.
ReplyDeleteBuhari has a full-time job as the President of Nigeria. He cannot be a Police officer, a lawyer, a medical doctor, plumber, cleaner, midwife, etc. Therefore, other Nigerians must play their part well.