AFRICA ( commonwealth Union ) _ Boris Johnson, a former British prime minister, has pleaded with Nigerian officials to give people the freedom to choose their own leaders. On Monday, March 27, Johnson said people should always be given the freedom to choose who governs them at the 16th annual Emmanuel Onyechere Osigwe Anyiam-Osigwe lectures in Lagos, which had as their subject Rehumanizing Human Experience, A Synopsis of Anyiam-Osigwe Treatises.
Additionally, he called on Nigerian lawmakers to ensure that millions of citizens realize their potential, citing equal rights and access to education as two important prerequisites. The 16th annual Osigwe Anyiam-Osigwe lecture, with the subject “Rehumanising Human Experience: A Synopsis of Anyiam-Osigwe’s Treatises,” featured Johnson as the main speaker.
While millions of Nigerians have not yet realized their maximum potential, he noted that politicians must foster an environment where people can achieve their potential.
He also urged Nigerian legislators to take steps to ensure that millions of people reach their full potential, citing equal rights and educational access as two crucial requirements.
He pointed out that although millions of Nigerians have not yet reached their full potential, politicians must create an atmosphere that allows people to do so. Insisting on the need for an accepting society where variety is valued, he claimed that this was what made London a talent hotbed. Johnson, who argued for closer ties between Nigeria and Britain, claimed that doing so would enable both nations to realize their full potential.
According to Johnson, Lagos is to Africa what London is to Britain. However, he urged the Lagos State Government to enhance its transportation network, adding that being stuck in traffic for a long time can be extremely frustrating. He suggested that the state government examine the mass transit system in Britain rather than travelling to China or Russia. He cites Lagos, London, and Los Angeles as the three nations with the strongest creative industries. He honoured Peace Maria Anyiam-Osigwe, the late CEO of the Africa Movie Academy Award (AMAA), for her contributions to the growth of the artistic sector in Africa.
