Jonathan urges Africa to prioritise leaders aged 25–50 who are 'physically strong and mentally sound'

Jonathan urges Africa to prioritise leaders aged 25–50 who are ‘physically strong and mentally sound’

Jonathan’s relevance in the age of anomie, Nigeria’s fledgling democracy, et al.

Goodluck Jonathan, Former President of Nigeria.

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has called on African countries to prioritise younger leaders between the ages of 25 and 50 for key governance positions, arguing that the demands of public office require physical stamina and mental resilience. Jonathan made the remarks on Thursday in Abuja dur

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Oluwatosin Ogunjuyigbe

Oluwatosin Ogunjuyigbe is a writer and journalist who covers business, finance, technology, and the changing forces shaping Nigeria’s economy. He focuses on turning complex ideas into clear, compelling stories.