2023: Over 1,000 CSOs, Academics Recommend Yahaya Bello's Development Model for NigeriaYour support matters. Sustain independent journalism in Nigeria – contribute to Legit.ng. Over 1,000 civil society organisations across Nigeria, as well as academics drawn from different tertiary institutions in Nigeria, have recommended the developmental model used by Kogi state for the entire country. The CSOs and academicians said that the development model used by Governor Yahaya Bello in Kogi said is one that has the possibility of changing the situation of the country. Baring their minds during an expansive meeting of all registered CSOs and pro-democracy societies in Nigeria in Abuja on Tuesday, February 8, the group said Kogi's development model has remained unique. Recommended for you Lagos 2023: 4 powerful PDP chieftains align, back Sanwo-Olu's second-term b... The recommendation was made at a one-day intellectual discourse on the future of Nigeria themed: A Glance Into Nigeria's Future And Governor. Yahaya Bello's Developmental Politics: 2023 in Perspective. PAY ATTENTION: Subscribe to Digital Talk newsletter to receive must-know business stories and succeed BIG! Speaking at the event, participants unanimously agreed that since his assumption of office, Governor Bello's development model has remained unique and have taken care of the major problems the state was grappling with before his assumption of office. One of the guest speakers and former director-general of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru in Jos, Professor Ahmed Danfulani, said the time has come for true leadership in Nigeria. Danfulani said the needed leadership in Nigeria is all-inclusive one regardless of region, religion and status. He said: Recommended for you Supreme Court vs FG: Strike looms as NLC issues fresh ultimatum to Buhari o... Danfulani added that Governor Bello has set examples that should be amplified and used as a yardstick in assessing candidates that have signified interest in leading this country. Another participant, Dr Omale Amedu pointed out that before the election of Governor Bello, the state was in dire need of basic infrastructure, social amenities and human capital development. Amedu said no one is proud of the present situation of things on the ground and if the country must move forward, 2023 presents that aspiration to satisfy the burning desire of getting the right leadership for the country. In his presentation, Dr Thomas Uzah, the dean of students affairs, Kwararafa University, Wukari, Taraba state said in the past era, the state has known multiplicity of hydra-headed problems arising from lack of potable water, insecurity, bad roads and many more. Recommended for you 2023 presidential polls: How Nigeria's cyberspace suffered 12.9 million att... He said the situation has since changed for the better and there is now a new lease of life given to all and sundry. Women from the southeast region are set to do all it takes to ensure that Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi state secures Nigeria's number seat. The women have said that they would be organising the mother of all rallies in Abuja in support of the Kogi state governor's presidential ambition. According to the women, Governor Yahaya Bello has all the qualities needed for one to become the president of Nigeria. Earlier, Legit.ng reported that former minister of aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, said that Bello would defeat. Atiku Abubakar, former vice-president, in the 2023 presidential election if the duo contested. On Friday, January 7, Fani-Kayode said he believes Bello would make an “excellent president" and that the Kogi governor would appeal to young Nigerians. Source: Legit.ng The development model used by the Kogi state governor has been commended by a team of civil society organisations and academics in Nigeria The team said what Governor Yahaya Bello is doing in Kogi state should be scaled up to the national level According to the CSOs and academics, 2023 presents that aspiration to satisfy the burning desire of getting Nigeria's leadership right Your support matters. Sustain independent journalism in Nigeria – contribute to Legit.ng. Subscribe to Digital Talk newsletter to receive must-know business stories and succeed BIG! Legit.ng "Governor Yahaya Bello's example in leadership is noteworthy. I see a lot that distinguishes him as a leader of repute in many areas." "His approach to religion and ethnicity in a state as ethnically and religiously sensitive is one. The emphasis on gender sensitivity is also worthy of mention. His approach to addressing the security challenges in the state is also top-notch."