SANWO-OLU, MAKOKO AND THE TEST OF LEADERSHIP

By Gboyega Akosile Leadership is not tested in moments of applause. It is tested in moments of discomfort, when decisions are unpopular, emotions are high, and the future must be weighed against the present. The recent Makoko challenge in Lagos is one such moment, and it goes beyond a waterfront settlement. It is a defining test of leadership especially for a man who has confronted many of such daunting challenges and has surmounted them. Makoko has existed for decades, evolving into a symbol of Nigeria’s urban contradictions—resilience alongside neglect, and…

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