At a high-powered Executive Leadership retreat hosted by the new Ghanaian government in Ada, Ghana, former Nigerian Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, delivered a rousing keynote that drew applause and reflection in equal measure.
Earlier in the day, Ghana’s President John Mahama and Nigeria’s ex-President Goodluck Jonathan had laid the groundwork with powerful addresses that challenged Africa’s leaders to rise to the moment. But it was Osinbajo’s sharp insights, drawn from years at the helm of Africa’s largest economy, that truly electrified the room.
Speaking on ethical leadership, economic transformation, and the role of integrity in governance, Osinbajo struck a chord with his audience of policymakers, technocrats and government officials. “Leadership is not about position, but about purpose,” he declared, drawing nods across the auditorium.
The retreat, designed to help chart a bold course for Ghana’s next chapter, became a moment of pan-African exchange, with Osinbajo’s experience offering a timely blueprint. Social media quickly lit up with praise, many calling his remarks “a masterclass in visionary leadership.”
In a gathering meant to inspire Ghana’s future, it was a Nigerian statesman who delivered the spark.
