Young Nigerians seeking political office should first focus on building credible careers, acquiring skills and establishing personal integrity before venturing into politics, former Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Johnson Olawumi Maj.-Gen (retd), has advised.
Speaking at a youth engagement and campaign rally in Osogbo, Osun State, on Wednesday, Olawumi warned that politics without a solid professional foundation often leaves individuals vulnerable to manipulation, financial dependence and loss of relevance after leaving public office.
The retired Army General, who addressed participants at an event organised by Pelumi Olajengbesi, spokesperson for the re-election campaign of Governor Ademola Adeleke, said politics should be seen as a platform for service rather than a substitute for personal development and career growth.
According to him, many of Nigeria’s most respected leaders earned public trust long before entering politics because they had already distinguished themselves in their professional careers.
“Politics should not be your
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