Olubunmi Ojo gives me genuine hope that the younger generation is not only prepared for leadership but capable of surpassing every expectation placed before them. In a public service landscape often weighed down by inertia and outdated mindsets, he stands out as a refreshing demonstration of what competence, creativity, and disciplined innovation can achieve.
What strikes me consistently is the deliberateness with which he approaches his assignment. He is not merely managing a ministry he is redesigning its soul. His reforms are not cosmetic; they are structural. He is thinking in systems, building with vision, and reforming with the kind of urgency that Nigeria has long needed. The cutting-edge ideas he is implementing from digital integration to streamlined processes speak of a man who understands governance in the 21st century.
And then there is his extraordinary ability to fund reforms in ways that do not weigh on government finances. In a country where budget constraints often become excuses for stagnation, he has shown that ingenuity can unlock progress. He has revived the philosophy of governance as stewardship: doing more with less, and doing it transparently.
His knack for efficiency is refreshing. There is no dragging of feet, no bureaucratic back-and-forth, no waiting for crises before moving. He delivers with surprising timeliness, proving that excellence is not foreign to the Nigerian public sector it has simply been waiting for the right hands to activate it.
But what I admire most is the worldview behind his actions. Olubunmi Ojo sees his duty through the broad, ambitious prism of how Nigeria must play at a global standard. He is not benchmarking against the familiar or the convenient. He is benchmarking against the best. When he speaks about reform, he speaks in terms of international practice, global competitiveness, and the dignity of Nigerian citizenship.
This is the mindset that separates routine administrators from nation-builders.
In him, I see the unmistakable attributes of a leader the future can depend on:
• A reformer with courage.
• A thinker who acts.
• A public servant who listens and learns.
• A patriot who understands that Nigeria must be positioned, not pleaded for.
These are the qualities that make him shine not because he is young, but because he is prepared.
If more young Nigerians in positions of power bring this level of commitment, Nigeria’s succession will not be a gamble. It will be a seamless progression into a new era of accountability, innovation, and pride.
Olubunmi Ojo is proof that the next generation is not only capable they are ready to lead with distinction. And in celebrating him, we celebrate the rebirth of faith in public service and the promise that Nigeria’s tomorrow can truly be better than its yesterday.
Otunba Segun Showunmi
The Alternative.
