Building Leaders - Role of Integrity, Courage and Determination

“Of all the forms of inequality, injustice in health is the most shocking and inhumane” - Martin Luther King Jr In 1994, the tranquility of our family life in Nigeria was shattered when my educationist father fell gravely ill. With each passing day, his condition worsened, yet despite our desperate pleas and numerous visits to local university teaching and private hospitals, the root cause of his ailment remained elusive. It wasn't until seven years later, at the onset of my international assignment, that our family was able to embark on a journey of hope, seeking medical intervention in the United Kingdom. It was at the Aberdeen Royal Albert Infirmary, within a mere 24 hours of our arrival, that the medical team delivered a revelation that would alter the course of our lives: my father's kidneys were failing. The shock of this diagnosis was eclipsed only by the realization that had the healthcare system in Nigeria possessed the same diagnostic capabilities and efficiency, his

  “A leader shows the way” — John Maxwell In 2012, after one year of serving as the MD/CEO of NLNG, we had grown annual revenue to above $11 billion from the initial historical average of $6 billion per year. We achieved this remarkable feat by producing 10% higher volumes than in previous years. Additionally, we secured new higher-price markets in Asia and greatly benefited from higher energy prices in the market. Success is not on the basis of luck as to be a great leader you must have the right mindset. I was aware that it is important for leaders to have a set of priorities, a few, I must say. Leaders can fall into the trap of having too many things to focus on. When I assumed the role, I had three priorities: 1. Sustain historic performance, as the company had a track record of success. 2. Take the company to the next level. 3. Make the company an inspiration for the country. Truth is, in the fast-paced world of leadership, the ability to prioritize is not just a skill; it is a c

Dear Friends, As I reflect on my time working as a teacher at a college in Ilorin, helping young Nigerians prepare for their future, and also on my time in the storeroom at SPDC, Warri, which housed hundreds of millions of dollars worth of items needing proper management, I am reminded that a single day may not suffice to adequately celebrate those who diligently contribute to workplace success daily. I know that it is mainly through integrity, determination, hard work, teamwork, and excellence that most individuals ascend the career ladder, embodying the enduring dignity of labor and legitimate work practices. Such individuals deserve recognition, and reward, and serve as exemplars of commendable professional conduct. Nigerians, both at home and abroad, in public and private sectors, stand among the world's most hardworking, innovative, talented, and persevering workers. From the ever-growing and busy trading markets of Onitsha, flowing with economic richness, to the agricultural