‘In Uncertain Global Times, Nigeria Must Prioritise Stability’, Says LEADERSHIP Chair Nda-Isaiah

Chairman of LEADERSHIP Media Group, Zainab Nda-Isaiah, has charged Nigerian leaders to prioritise political stability and sustainable development as the global system grows increasingly unstable.

She spoke at the 18th Annual LEADERSHIP Conference and Awards on Thursday at the Bola Ahmed International Conference Centre (BATICC) in Abuja.

According to her, Nigeria must remain focused on strengthening institutions, deepening collaboration and sustaining purposeful leadership in order to navigate mounting global uncertainties.

“This conference is about Nigeria — where we are, what we’ve learned, and where we’re going,” she said. “It’s about honest conversations around political stability and sustainable development for Nigeria and Africa as a whole in a world where the global system is becoming increasingly unstable.”

The event was attended by the First Lady of Nigeria, Mrs Oluremi Tinubu; Senate President Godwill Akpabio; Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, Amina Mohammed; deputy speaker od the House of Representatives Benjamin Kalu; state governors; members of the National Assembly, ministers, heads of government agencies, diplomats and captains of industry.

Mrs Nda-Isaiah said the conference and awards were about bringing people together and encouraging dialogue.

“As Nigerians, we know that progress does not come easy. But we also see the strength of collaboration — when government, the private sector, civil society and ordinary citizens come together with a shared sense of purpose,” she said.

She noted that the awards were not about celebrating perfection but recognising commitment, resilience, innovation and consistent service to humanity and the nation.

“We are celebrating excellence, not perfection, but commitment, impact, and consistent service,” she added.

Reflecting on the journey of the platform, she described the conference and awards as an extension of the founding vision of her late husband and founding chairman of LEADERSHIP, Sam Nda-Isaiah, saying what began as “an idea in the mind of a man with big ideas” had grown into a forum for meaningful conversations.

“As a newspaper, this is our way of doing more than just reporting the news. It is our way of bringing people together and encouraging dialogue,” she said.

She urged leaders at all levels to renew their commitment to building a Nigeria driven by faith, strengthened by unity and sustained by service.

“For God and Country,” she concluded, “may we renew our commitment to building a Nigeria that works for every citizen.”