Embattled former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Oladimeji Bankole had on Thursday, berated Nigerian leaders for not giving the youth the opportunity to lead, rather they prefer to ‘die in office.’

The ex lawmaker had expressed his frustration over the matter in Abeokuta, Ogun State capital at the commencement of a public lecture of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAB) in Alabata.
The Lecture was entitled : “Mentoring and the challenges of leadership in Africa.”

According to Bankole, “These leaders failed to mentor those who are to take over from them and what we have instead are sit-tight leaders, who decide to die in office. Nigeria will only be placed on the path
of progress, growth and development when we start to prepare our youths for leadership.

“Proper tutelage is indispensable for success in any vocation and Nigeria must urgently start the process of dis-allowing untutored and untested persons from been given the saddle of leadership.”

Bankole said: “I wish to propose that we give further thought to ensuring that the choice of deputies is underlined by the requirement of competence and a modicum of collective enlightened self-interest.

“Another is the development of the agricultural sector. Studies have shown that our farming population across the country is ageing fast.
We must seek to build a system that enables us make creative use of people, who have occupied leading positions in our national life to gain useful experience.”

The ex speaker was of the opinion that democracy would survive if mentoring of upcoming leaders was taken seriously.
Present during the lecture were: Mr. Gbenga Adefaye, Editor-in-Chief/GM, Publication, Vanguard newspaper, and President, Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE).
Others include: former Head of Service of the Federation, Prof. Oladapo Afolabi, who chaired the occasion, and the Vice Chancellor of FUNAB, Prof. Olusola Oyewole.


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Even Bankole is saying that Nigeria has bad leaders just like Boko Haram is condemning Aluu killing. These are the wonders of Nigeria

Men have lost their conscience.

It is easy to spot a thief and call names but when presented with
the opportunity to make a difference,then there will be a problem.

If i were him, the best i would do will be to return all ill gotten wealth
and then set an example of sincerity and remorse.

With this, you are guaranteed of a seat among the elders and the sage.

please who is Bankole before I know what to type.
is he the real former speaker?
wonders shall never end

Even Bank-ole is ranting, he should just STF, nothing he 'll say that 'll have a meaning to Nigerians.

Bankole is a prat parrot. He planned to die there too If not that he was not voted in . BANK-OLE

How I wish Bankole was made the Speaker of House of Representatives, He would have shown good leadership qualities!

Bank-ole: it is nt ur fault, assuming u ve been beheaded for ur crime like the chinese does, u will nt be spewing poo on leadership like ur mentors ibb, obj do.

Why do Nigerian Leaders tend to show "Sportsmanship" "Commitment" "Love for the Nigerian People" after they've been disgraced?

All these "Clergy" political talks. *SMH

brotherlyn: Men have lost their conscience.

It is easy to spot a thief and call names but when presented with
the opportunity to make a difference,then there will be a problem.

If i were him, the best i would do will be to return all ill gotten wealth
and then set an example of sincerity and remorse.

With this, you are guaranteed of a seat among the elders and the sage.

True talk.

so you get mouth? Did you not come out for a re-election and was defeated? If you had won will you not still be there? Ehhhhh.

BLAADDY P.UNK!!!

Wonder shall never end. Bankole is saying this just because is no more there, why dont u say this b4, u are a thief.

Give man that still have a case to answer against the EFCC, is now speaking for the public

BANK-ole of all people is talking.wonders shal neva cease.case of kettle caling pot black

See who is talking!! My country, My Nigeria..!!!

Is not uncommon to hear a word like this.

WONDERS INDEED SHALL NEVER END. SHOULDN'T THIS FOOL BE IN EXILE?

Embattled former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Oladimeji Bankole had on Thursday, berated Nigerian leaders for not giving the youth the opportunity to lead, rather they prefer to ‘die in office.’

Mr Embattled Former Speaker, I'm quite sure you wouldn't have done any different if you were in their shoes. Good thing you got kicked out.

The ex lawmaker had expressed his frustration over the matter in Abeokuta, Ogun State capital at the commencement of a public lecture of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAB) in Alabata.

More like "expressed his frustration" over not being able to rig himself back into the House.

According to Bankole, “These leaders failed to mentor those who are to take over from them and what we have instead are sit-tight leaders, who decide to die in office. Nigeria will only be placed on the path of progress, growth and development when we start to prepare our youths for leadership.

True that, after all YOU weren't prepared for leadership.

“Proper tutelage is indispensable for success in any vocation and Nigeria must urgently start the process of dis-allowing untutored and untested persons from been given the saddle of leadership.”

Precisely. That's why you were not allowed to return to the National Assembly.

Bankole said: “I wish to propose that we give further thought to ensuring that the choice of deputies is underlined by the requirement of competence and a modicum of collective enlightened self-interest.

Are we to interpret the bolded to mean that choice of lawmakers should be based on those who are competent in the syatematic looting of the treasury? What does "enlightened self-interest" mean in this context?

“Another is the development of the agricultural sector. Studies have shown that our farming population across the country is ageing fast.
We must seek to build a system that enables us make creative use of people, who have occupied leading positions in our national life to gain useful experience.”

Well, maybe more funds would have been available for the agric sector to aid farmers if you and your fellow legis-looters weren't plundering the treasury in the name of "constituency projects".

The ex speaker was of the opinion that democracy would survive if mentoring of upcoming leaders was taken seriously.

Mentoring for what purpose? To serve, or to loot?

Chei how i wish Fela is alive, Nigeria i cry for you, even thieves are made speakers in a public lectures. What was on Bank-Ole's mind telling him when he was vomitting b4 the audience in that lecture. God must punish anybody that contributed in bringing our country into this mess. May their worries supercede their enjoyment. This is real caricature of humanity, do they fink Nigerians are fools or what? Wtf

So this man is trying to tell me what my great grand father already knows.. For this kind of statement to come out from the mouth of a person like bankole,it really means that "this one don pass be careful"...

Hey guys, dat's what we call 'freedom of expression'

Even thief dey call thieves thief. Like he didn't try to get back into the house, if not that he was voted out. End shall never wonder.

Itz Not Just his fault. I BLAME The Government Dat Failed To Arrest Him, After He Embezzled Our Moni. All Of dem Shud just hang on. One day, dey Will Pay.

Bank-ole even get mouth. That stupid brat

The irony of the fallacy called Nigerians.

I don die see kettle way dey call pot black, if this country were to be a Justice country, someone like u is meant to be dancing azonto in alagbon/kirikiri. Anyway I can't blame you sha, I blame the system that permits someone like you to still be walking freely, to an extent of given a lecture..Bull sheeeeet

See kettle calling the pot black.

mr bankole talking. he is saying this cos he was nt opportuned to be there till now. maybe is eyeying 2015 stupid..

See pot calling kettle black

What Big Bloody Barbarian Bastard! Carry mouth like rhinoceros, gods punish you for where you siddon put. Ole of Bank!!!