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Effective leaders are characterized by their ability to articulate necessary actions and actively implement them, displaying a bias for action. Leaders with such a bias do not succumb to paralysis during periods of uncertainty or when decisions must be made. Instead, they demonstrate courage by making decisive choices and taking responsibility for the outcomes.
A comprehensive
set of qualities is required for good leadership, including trustworthiness, the empowerment of others, decisiveness (especially in high-pressure situations), clear communication, and resilience. As a competent leader, it is essential to earn the trust of your team, possess a clear vision, make informed decisions, invest in the development of your followers, actively listen to others, and lead by example.
Nigeria, as a nation, is currently facing challenging times and is in great need of capable leaders. Since the advent of democracy, the hopes of the populace have been consistently dashed, and they yearn for leaders who genuinely value their concerns. The removal of fuel subsidies by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration has exacerbated the prevailing hunger and hardship in the country, leading to a growing wealth disparity between the rich and the poor.
In this era of extreme hardship, we can no longer rely solely on the federal or state governments to take action; instead, it necessitates a collaborative effort. Thus, I implore our Senators, Members of the House of Representatives, and Members of the State Assembly to devise strategies to address this pressing issue, as they are in the best position to understand the needs of the people.
It is disheartening to witness our leaders, who are closest to the people, sit idly without taking any action to alleviate this widespread suffering. Blaming the president alone is an inadequate response. Based on available information, the current administration has disbursed substantial funds to state governments, Senators, and Members of the House of Representatives to mitigate the effects of subsidy removal. However, the whereabouts of these funds remain unknown, leaving ordinary citizens to fend for themselves.
In Cross River State, the absence of good governance has left us unaffected by any positive changes, as the Governor, Senators, and Members of the House of Representatives have failed to address the hardships that have led to increased crime rates, kidnappings, and overall insecurity. It is high time our leaders awakened to their responsibilities and established viable frameworks to directly engage with the grassroots population, rather than passively waiting for actions from the federal government.
It is said that prevention is better than cure, and taking timely action can prevent further troubles. Therefore, I urge our leaders to act promptly and proactively in addressing the pressing issues faced by their constituents.
Nura Otu-Oshibu is writing from the forest hill of Bateriko, Boki LGA of Cross River State.
