United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, Amina Mohammed has stressed the need for Africa to draw lessons from the experiences of past leaders.

She said this was essential to prepare the next generation of ethical and visionary leaders.

Mohammed made the remarks on Wednesday during a visit to the Olusegun Obasanjo Leadership Institute in Abeokuta, Ogun State. She described the institute as a platform where leadership experiences can be preserved, discussed and passed on to future generations.

She noted that standing on the shoulders of those who have gone before is important for the continent.

According to her, the institute demonstrates a living legacy of leadership that continues to contribute to development and guidance.

During the visit, Mohammed held a closed-door meeting with former President Olusegun Obasanjo, the founder and chairman of the institute’s Board of Trustees. Their discussion focused on peacebuilding, sustainable development, youth leadership and strengthening governance institutions across Africa.

Obasanjo said the institute was established to ensure that leadership development in Africa is based on experience, scholarship and practice. Officials of the institute described the UN deputy chief’s visit as an endorsement of their work and a boost to global conversations on governance and leadership transformation.

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