Pastor Faseru Blames Lack of Vision for Nigeria’s Developmental Woes

Pastor Faseru, the Resident Pastor of Kingsway International Christian Centre in Lagos, has pointed to the absence of a clear, long-term vision as a major factor contributing to Nigeria’s complex developmental challenges. Speaking on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief programme on Monday, the preacher expressed his concern about the nation’s leadership and its impact on progress.

“We have a leadership problem, we have a leaders’ problem, we’ve definitely had a followership problem, and we also have a management problem,” Faseru remarked. He argued that the country’s political leaders have failed to develop a sustainable vision for Nigeria, often relying on outdated goals and the near-expired vision of the country’s founding fathers.

Faseru stressed that without a solid vision, there can be no meaningful progress. He pointed out that leaders cannot command the loyalty and respect of citizens if they lack a long-term plan. “We cannot leave out the lack of clear vision,” he said, explaining that a mere four-year plan is insufficient for a country facing decades of setbacks. “If you ask anybody, ‘Where do you think our leaders want to take Nigeria in 20 years?’ I’m not sure many will be able to articulate that,” he added.

The pastor criticized the common political approach where candidates promise to address all issues within a four-year term, which he deems unrealistic for a nation as complex as Nigeria. Faseru proposed that Nigeria needs a much longer strategic framework, such as a 20-year, 25-year, or even a 50-year plan, to overcome its challenges.

He also raised a crucial question: “Do we have leaders?” He argued that politicians have become mere managers of the economy rather than visionary leaders capable of driving the country toward long-term prosperity. This lack of visionary leadership, according to Faseru, has contributed significantly to Nigeria’s ongoing developmental difficulties.