SHOCKING! ! ! Obasanjo Explains Why He Didn’t Think Twice About Sacking His Daughter; FULL Details Inside
In a remarkable revelation, former President Olusegun Obasanjo shared the story of how he once sacked his own daughter from his farm for arriving late to work, offering a striking example of leadership that left an indelible impact on his employees. Obasanjo’ s actions, taken years ago after his tenure as Head of State, serve as a powerful reminder that leadership demands discipline, consistency, and the courage to make difficult decisions.
The former president recounted the incident during a visit from Dr. Dayo Israel, the new Chairman of the Board of Management of the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) in Abeokuta. Dr. Israel, accompanied by the FMC Medical Director, Prof. Adewale Musa- Olomu, and the hospital’ s management team, had come to pay a courtesy call at Obasanjo’ s penthouse residence located within the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library complex in Ogun State.
Obasanjo, in his characteristic candid manner, advised Dr. Israel to brace himself for the inevitable challenges of leadership. ” No leader of note has ever achieved success without stepping on toes, ” Obasanjo remarked, stressing that effective leadership often requires making tough decisions that may not always be popular.
The former president shared an eye- opening story from his post- presidency years, when his daughter, a veterinary medicine student at the University of Ibadan, joined his farm to gain practical experience during her long vacation. On her first day, she arrived at 7: 15 a. m. , 15 minutes later than the usual start time of 7: 00 a. m. Obasanjo warned her that punctuality was crucial, as she had a responsibility to set a good example for the farm’ s workers. Despite the warning, she repeated the mistake the following day. True to his word, Obasanjo promptly sent her home, right from the gate.
The decision sent shockwaves through his staff, and the impact was profound. ” If Baba could do this to his daughter, who are we? ” they reportedly said. Obasanjo’ s unwavering approach to leadership— holding even his own family accountable— reinforced the message that discipline and commitment are non- negotiable.
Earlier, Dr. Israel praised Obasanjo, describing him as an international figure brimming with wisdom and insight. ” Meeting Baba Obasanjo is always a rewarding experience, ” he said. ” As we embark on this transformative journey at FMC Abeokuta, Baba’ s wealth of experience and wisdom will undoubtedly guide us. ”
Obasanjo’ s bold actions continue to inspire leaders, proving that true leadership is about making tough choices, even if it means stepping on toes to ensure success and accountability.
