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Earn Your Private Place for Effective Leadership (Pt.1)
By Tolulope A. Adegoke
“One of the qualities of an effective leader is ‘being’ a solution provider. It is not about a title, but attitude. It is not about (mere) involvement in leadership tasks, but it is about commitment to it and being known for (quality) standard – ability to spot and solve problems earlier (clairvoyance)and effectively, not for selfish gains, but the betterment of mankind! Everything survives on the principles of growth. Having (quality) standard helps to establish and perfect sustainable growth and development that influences others to trust and follow you; as such is built through thorough discipline (Ecclesiastes 10:17-18).” – Tolulope A. Adegoke
David (in the Holy Scriptures) might have disregarded the bear and lion when they came to harm his lambs during his desert sojourn, but he took responsibility by addressing and dealing with them. Leaders accept responsibility for events or occurrences that occur around them. They do not yield to their surroundings; rather, they make effective use of their surroundings and circumstances to achieve their goals. They respond to concerns quickly…
Solve puzzles if you want to climb the success ladder! In order to be more productive in specialized undertakings, one’s engagement should be deepened. Every time you solve an issue, you are merely preparing yourself for the next level.
HOW DO YOU SOLVE PROBLEMS?
i. By Innovation – Get out of your comfort zone to study, and then incorporate what you’ve learned into your daily life. Nothing new can be found beneath the sun. Understanding the notion of knowledge of a previously solved issue, then improving on it, is the key to innovation. Every excellent concept arose from an idea that had previously been utilized by someone…every human arose from the union of two individuals. God finished creation on the sixth day and rested on the seventh. Every invention has been designed or wired to make something similar in a better form. There are ideals that have been encased in the creations. To discover more and to be (effectively) more is to work with The Maker, (God Almighty) and His Creations. That is why, as stated in Romans 8:19, the creatures await the manifestations of the Sons of God (KJV). As a result, you have been charged with the following steps:
Identify the Problem
Go out there and figure out what the issue specs are. Make a decision and identify them. Know on the inside that you have the anointing to solve all issues and improve the lives of others around you (through the Holy Spirit). The Japanese people did not flee Japan after WWII; rather, they remained in Japan to address issues and rebuild their nation. Their leaders instilled trust in their followers by upholding norms of devotion, trust, and discipline. As a leader, you must recognize that communicating your faith from inside provides you the capacity to solve problems. Close your eyes to the wonderful diversions and difficulties around you in order to see God’s strength inside you! See also Daniel 5:14. (KJV).
Know that you will need raw materials to solve the problems at hand through thoughts
Thoughts and ideas are the fundamental resources for issue solutions. Pursue understanding of the concepts that have been used to address an issue. Individuals who lead others read a great deal. Acquire the necessary facts, identify the necessary individuals (who know the route and have channeled their thoughts into solutions to huge or complex issues), also locate the necessary books. Seek your instructors! Pursue ‘raw materials’! Utilize the internet to locate reputable and relevant resources and put them into action. Study to get familiar with the buttons to push in order to solve difficulties. In meditation, enter the womb of the Holy Spirit to find and release the necessary activities. You must be a ‘informed’ individual! What you need or want is to resolve a conflict via the power of God’s word. The Holy Spirit will then bombard you with heavenly instructions and improved ideas. Additionally, develop the habit of reading broadly! (See Daniel 9:2). You must begin with your present location, the area that you inhabit, and the challenges that exist in your local circle or surroundings. Pray about it with God, do study about it, and then process it for implementation.
Additionally, you must keep in mind that you might have the revelation correct but yet miss it in terms of interpretation. Therefore, use sufficient caution. At all times, seek God. Consider the instance of Prophet Samuel, who came dangerously close to anointing (Eliab) one of David’s brothers in his stead (1 Samuel 16; 1-13).
When you begin to execute ideas, develop the practice of soliciting feedback. And when you get input from others, reply promptly. Effective leaders live in a feedback-programmed lifestyle for constructive criticisms or public opinions.
Mentors are necessary since they serve as milestones! The Holy Spirit is like the sun. He is the source of God’s Light. Always engage him.
Moreover, consider the lives of individuals as checkpoints on your road toward developing solutions in certain areas. The Holy Spirit is given precedence, since He is the Master-guide. Mentors serve as landmarks since they have laboured and travelled in the same shoes and along the same pathways that you wish to go.
(…to be continued)
Thank you all for reading.
Watch out for the Book titled: “The Power of an Empowered Zero” (From Zero to HERO) by Tolulope A. Adegoke. Foreword by Dr Yomi Garnett (CEO/Chancellor, Royal Biographical Institute, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania U.S.A., U.K., Abuja, Nigeria.) Edited by Ola Aboderin.
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Prof Mike Ozekhome, has insisted that former President Muhammadu Buhari should be blamed for his successor, Bola Tinubu’s preference to appoint persons from his ethnic Yoruba language group to key government positions.
Ozekhome, while delivering an address at a symposium on human rights organised by the International Human Rights Commission (IHRC) held in Abuja on Wednesday, claimed that the Buhari-led administration polarised Nigeria along ethnic and religious lines.
The rights activist noted that it is not surprising that President Tinubu was following a similar trajectory since it was tolerated by gullible Nigerians when Buhari was at the helm.
“When I hear today the northerners complain that Tinubu has ‘Yorubanised’ Nigeria, with so many Yorubas in the highest places in Nigeria, they are indeed making a point. But the question I would ask is: where were you when Buhari, for eight years, literally ‘northernised’ every position in Nigeria? You were either a northerner or a Muslim,” he said.
“I cried, I cried, I wrote and wrote. I wrote tons of articles. One of the 50 books which I presented on my 67th birthday was titled: ‘How Buhari Mismanaged Nigeria.’ Some people called it ‘na we,’ this is our man, and even if he is riding roughshod over all of us, it doesn’t matter.
“Hear no evil, see no evil because he is our man. Even if it is not benefitting us, the fact that he is our man is sufficient. Once it is no longer our man, we must also take up arms. No country grows like that.”
At the event under the theme; “Unity in Diversity: Embracing Freedom, Equality, and Dignity for All,” he warned those in positions of authority against compromising the unity of Nigerians in pursuit of tribalism, ethnicity, and sectionalism.
He described the 1999 constitution (as amended) as flawed, adding that there is a need for a new constitution with inputs from Nigerians, irrespective of their ethnic and religious differences, on the way forward for the country.
“We need to redefine ourselves, not the present system where thieves are rewarded with doctorate degrees,” he said.
The Commission’s Ambassador-at-Large and Head of Diplomatic Mission in Nigeria, Ambassador Dr. Duru Hezekiah, emphasized that this year’s theme presents a significant opportunity, drawing attention to the complexity of human rights linked to the multicultural and multi-ethnic composition of over 250 ethnic groups and more than 500 languages spoken in Nigeria.
He remarked that recurring ethnic and religious conflicts have threatened Nigeria’s national unity and stability, noting that the diversity of Nigeria’s population offers both challenges and opportunities for cultural exchange and understanding, which can promote national unity and cooperation.
According to him, the one-day symposium, held on Wednesday, 11th December 2024, consequently offers a singular opportunity to acquire knowledge and reinforce ties with other stakeholders to promote “Unity in Diversity: Embracing Freedom, Equality, and Dignity for All.”
Additionally, he mentioned that the occasion signifies the official swearing-in of IHRC’s new officials: Ambassador Dr. Malami Shehu Ma’Aji (MFR), who was appointed IHRC Special Advisor on Intergovernmental Affairs for the Africa Region, with Chief John Paul Ochemba serving as IHRC Advisor on Special Monitoring Mission Nigeria, and Dr. Kingsley Nwokoma as IHRC Commissioner in Nigeria, all of whose appointments were duly approved by the IHRC Secretary-General, Prof. h.c. Rafał Marcin Wasik.
The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja, has issued a restraining order against human rights activist and lawyer Dele Farotimi, prohibiting him from further publishing, selling, distributing, or advertising his controversial book, Nigeria and Its Criminal Justice System.
The ruling was delivered by Justice Peter Kekemeke following an ex-parte application brought by Kehinde Ogunwumiju, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN, and managing partner at Afe Babalola’s law firm.
The court’s order extends to Farotimi’s agents, publishers, distributors, sellers, or anyone else involved in the dissemination of the book, whether in hard copy, digital formats, or through electronic or social media channels.
The injunction will remain in effect pending the determination of a motion on notice for an interlocutory injunction, filed on December 6, 2024.
Justice Kekemeke also directed the Nigerian Police Force, Department of State Services, DSS, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, and other security agencies to seize all physical copies of the book wherever found.
These agencies are required to submit an affidavit of compliance within 72 hours of receiving the order.
In a related case, the Oyo State High Court granted a similar interim injunction against Farotimi, barring him or any associates from further printing or distributing the book.
Justice Mufutau Adegbola issued the order after hearing an ex-parte application filed on December 9, 2024, by Adebayo Adenipekun, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria from Afe Babalola’s firm.
The Oyo court directed Farotimi’s lawyers to be notified of the motion, which has been adjourned for hearing on January 7, 2025.
An Allied Air Cargo aircraft with registration number 5N-JRT, on Wednesday, skidded off Runway 22 of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, prompting a temporary shutdown of the airport.
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) confirmed the incident, which occurred at 10:05am, adding that five people were on board the aircraft. All passengers were safely evacuated without injury.
FAAN’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Mrs. Obiageli Orah, said: “The Airport Emergency Response Team is on the scene along with accident investigators.
“The runway is being cleared and is expected to reopen for operations as soon as possible. We would like to thank the aviation community and the general public for their understanding and patience. We also request that all speculation be put on hold until the preliminary report is released by the Nigeria Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB).”
The evacuees were taken to the FAAN clinic for medical checks as a precautionary measure. The incident has drawn the attention of aviation stakeholders, while efforts are underway to restore normal airport operations.
