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Solution To Nigeria’s Problems : The Leader Nigerians Need, Umahi Is The Answer
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By Prince-Solomon Okorie-Guidepost News
The Country is filled with followers, but very few leaders. Leadership is like beauty, it’s hard to define but you know it when you see it. Time has produced a legacy of distinguished and outstanding individuals who have impacted his¬tory and the ongoing development of mankind. These people were both men and women, rich and poor, learned and unlearned, trained and untrained. They came from every race, color, language and culture of the Country. Many of them had no ambition to become great or renowned. In fact, most of the individuals who have greatly affected mankind. They were simple people who were victims of circumstances that demanded the hidden qualities of their inner character, or they were driven by a personal passionate goal.Ebonyi State Shopping Mall, Best International Standard
Leaders are ordinary people who accept or are placed under extraordinary circumstances that bring forth their latent potential, producing a character that inspires the confidence and trust of others. Our Country today is in desperate need of such individuals.
William Shakespeare once wrote, ‘There is a tide in the affairs of men.” In these words, he was expressing his observation of the turning pages of history and their influence upon our lives. It’s as if we as men and nation are caught in a tide of providential events. There have been eras in the history of our country in which multiple sets of tide-like influences have impacted our civilization and culture at nearly the same time. These historical incidents are known as “cross¬roads of history.” I would suggest that, in the twenty-first century, we are at a confluence of political and leadership tides.King David University Of Medical Sciences, Ebonyi State, Best In Africa
In the past two decades, a relatively short span of time within this century, the Country has experienced many remarkable changes in the realms of Developmental Revolution and hundreds of other so-called decline in our nation. Strangely, this country has also seen more distressing things than any other country in Africa, internal devastating wars, monstrous new weapons, countless natural disasters and fatal diseases, insecurities: banditry, kidnapping, militancy (Boko Haram) , Insurgency and agitations for free society.First Flyover Glass Tunnel In Nigeria, One Of Gov. Umahi’s Meads Touch
We must agree that our generation lives in a swirling tide of events, dreams, promises, threats and changing ideas about the present and the future. Certainly Nigeria has been the most politically interesting, the bloodiest, the most revolutionary and the most unpredictable of any country in the world. This confluence of strange conditions presses this generation to ask anew, which way Nigeria?One The 13 Dual Carriage Flyovers In Ebonyi, Constructed By Gov. Umahi
The leaders of our time are bewildered when they are called upon to explain the reasons that our Country is the way it is, or to suggest a direction for the future. Many in positions of public trust confess that they are just trying to keep the lid on, and others have abandoned even that hope. We need prudent and competent leaders.
Added to this bleak environment is the painful reality that over the past few decades there seems to have been a dramatic leadership vacuum developed throughout the Country in every arena there is an absence of quality, effective leadership. In the political, civic, economic, social and spiritual arenas, recent events indicate that previous generations have produced a poor quality of characters who fade in the presence of true leadership and leave our present generation in this shame of leadership vacuum.
The recent disgrace and fall of many renowned Christian leaders, the exposure of corruption and unethical activities among political leaders, and the covert conspiracies of governments betraying their own people is evidence that this lack of quality leadership is affecting every sphere of our lives.
The seed the leaders planted yesterday is the result of lawlessness and insecurities that abound in Nigeria today. The killing of security officers which started since October last year as an aftermath of ‘End SARS’ is nothing but vote of no confidence and reprisal rebellion against failed constituted authority.
It is in this environment that we, as stewards of this present age, must face the challenge of identifying, developing, training, releasing and reproducing a generation of leaders who would secure the future for our children and their children.
“Solution to Nigeria’s problems is the leader Nigerians need” who will fill Nigerian’s leadership vacuum as transition year 2023 is drawing nearer, who shall we send, who will go for us?
A genuine answers to the questions above will bring lasting solution to Nigeria’s daunting problems. It is my hope that women and youths should be inspired to respond to the call of destiny and responsibility, and awaken the potential leader within them by choosing right leaders during elections.10 Inches Above The Earth Concrete Roads Scattered In The 13 LGAs Of The State By Umahi’s Led Government
“A good leader not only knows
where he is going, but he empowers and in-soire others to go with him.”
In every person, there is potential for leadership. Despite this latent ability lying below the surface, there are very few individuals who realize this power and fewer still who have responded effectively to the call. As a result, our nation, societies and communities are suffering from an astounding leadership vacuum.
Everyone deplores this lack of true leadership throughout the Country, and the blame usually lands at the feet of bad governance and uninspired citizenry who hasn’t made the grade. Greed, timidity and lack of vision are rampant among the current crop of ‘pseudoleaders.”
Where are the genuine leaders? Where are the individuals who are willing to take responsibility for the present situation and conditions in the Country? Who is willing to accept the challenge, to face it head on with integrity, character and a commitment to execute righteous judgment for a better Country? The country is in desperate need of such leaders now. Our communities need positive role models, our children need fathers and our Country needs direction. Where are the leaders? Who becomes our next leader?One Of The Numerous Police Stations Built By Gov. UmahiAbakaliki Night life
This is not the first time that an obvious vacuum of quality, effective leadership has prevailed throughout the Country. A quick glance at the historical record will show that during periods when moral, social, economic, spiritual and political chaos gripped our nation, the greatest leaders in history surfaced. Even the biblical record reveals God’s demand for quality leaders during times of human crisis. His search for effective leadership is expressed in numerous statements such as:
But now your kingdom will not endure: the Lord has sought out King David, a man after his own heart and appointed him leader over his people…(1 Samuel 13:14)
I looked, and there were no people…
(Jeremiah 4:25).
It is not the polls or public opinion but the character of the leader that determines the course of history
Character is the sum total of person’s values, beliefs and personality. It is reflected in our behavior and actions. It needs to be preserved more than richest jewel in the world. leadership requires positive and honest character George Washington observed, “I hope I shall always possess firmness and virtue enough to maintain what I consider the most valuable, of all titles, the character of –an honest man’’. This in itself should serve as integrity test or test for significant which everyone especially leaders should adopt in order to evaluate themselves
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Governor Umahi is a man who is intensely positive about life, positive about things and he radiates it in all he does. He has answers to every situation, good or bad. He is result and solution oriented. His positive nature is infectious and he exude it in his carriage, in his speech, in interactions, in relationships and in his mien. In all circumstances, they combine to present a man hopeful and confident in all his endeavors, a man whose warmth of character distributes wealth, grace, love satisfaction and compels all around to think only of solution in problematic situations rather than complain or dwell on the problem.
From a close vantage position, while in his office, or inspecting projects, or addressing gatherings, he is always resplendent and receptive, it is easily observed the phenomenal success that has defined his charmed life and commitments for leadership, for this reason pastor Ben O. Ben, was right when he said that “opportunity is never the determinant that differentiates failure from success… it is vision,” what most people call dream. A failure is an unprepared man in the face of numerous opportunities. A successful man is a man hat has a fascinating gimps of his future with an uncompromising zeal or determination to bring change into his world of existence. We are talking about an enigma called Engr. David Umahi who believe that ‘the extent one’s vision is the limit of his success.’
Enigma is defined as somebody or something that is difficult to explain, not readily interpretd, but at the same time is interesting or captivating. Engr. Chief David Umahi, the Governor of Ebonyi State, is one man that has come to be highly respected and loved by many within and outside the state for his audacity, tenacity, hard work, resolute spirit and zero-tolerance for tardiness and corruption. Over the years he has proved himself as a man of focus, vision and mission, and demonstrated his commitment towards the struggle to build a better State and country for the good of the masses.
Governor Umahi had dreams as a child, dreams of leadership excellence, dreams of greatness and they struck in his mind over the years. And irrespective of the psychological non-reinforcement of the stimulus, extinction never took place. Rather, those dreams were encoded, given meaning and retrieved without dissonance. As such he did not waver. His dynamic and indubitable spirit continues to strive upwards. We all have dreams, dreams of a good life to live, of dazzling positions to occupy, and of a lovely family to raise. We all want to believe deep down in our souls that we have a special gift, that we can make a difference, that we can touch others in a special way, and that we can make the world a better place. At one time or other in our lives, we all had visions for the quality of life that we desired. Yet, for many of us, those dreams have become so shrouded in the frustrations and routines of daily life that we no longer even make an effort to accomplish them. For many, the dream has dissipated, and with it, so has the will to shape our destinies. Many have lost that sense of certainty that creates the winner’s edge. On the contrary, Engr. Umahi does not believe that failure exists, to him, failure is a proof that one has not finished what one started.
For many, however, life’s a struggle leaved with opportunities that must be exploited as they present themselves or, as God wills. Arid so the dream lives, unaffected by the storms of life and vagaries of nature. Our dream is our destiny. Or is it the reverse? A consistent man believes in destiny, a captious man in chance. For the man of destiny, his life’s quest is to give, or at worst, restore the dream and to bring it to actuality, to give life to it. To him success comes to the man who does today what others were thinking of doing tomorrow.
He is here to sincerely contribute something unique, to reach out to the celestial height to touch lives positively. In response to his God’s Devine purpose. He assigns himself the duty of making others happy and successful that is why the title AKUBARAOHA is most appropriate. These desires, surely, were critical keys to shaping his destiny. Indeed, I can bet, they became a magnificent obsession for him. Today, that undying spirit had produced an enigma.
Umahi Can Reposition Nigeria If Given The Opportunity
Information at our disposal indicates that the hitherto most backward state in the South East in terms of social infrastructure and human capital mismanagement had become a reference point in terms of revolutionary development. We are convinced that with apparent official propriety, demonstrative and sterling character, as well as professional pedigree, Umahi has institutionalized good governance within the las six years, his profuse achievements speak volumes and distinguished him among his contemporaries. Ebonyi state is now developing rapidly, economically viable and investor-friendly.
Witnesses abound of the industrial revolution, ongoing magnificent industrial Clusters designated in 3 senatorial zones of the state bearing Multi-sectoral transformations that is yielding profuse results. He has established new ministries promote Entrepreneurship and Economic empowerment as small Business Agency in the state. In an unprecedented manner he has transformed Ebonyi State into massive agricultural factories through huge capital investment.
The magnitude of his accomplishments so far indicates that he is endowed with superlative financial management prowls. He has massively boosted educational pursuits that have culminated in the winning of competitive local and international awards. Whereas Ebonyi is now acclaimed the safest state in the country having exterminated crime, it is verifiable that workers are paid duly. Umahi’s economic policies have resulted to the creation of jobs, wealth, and enthronement of skilled and unskilled job opportunities and overall empowerment of youths.
The socio-economic revolution in the state has ensured the enthronement of quality healthcare for the people of Ebonyi rehabilitation of hospitals, building of ultramodern virology center; at FETHA II Abakaliki, inauguration of pharmaceutical drug centres across the state. He renovated and equipped all the General Hospitals in the 13 local government areas of the state with 70 million Naira each. To decongest traffic and enhance transportation, 13 flyover bridges have been constructed at strategic locations; Akanu Ibiam Roundabout, Presco Junction and International Market, Abaomege, Amasiri, Uburu, Nkalagu and so on. Pedestrian crossing was also constructed.
His vision financial acumen, management wizardry, passion for humanitarian services and probity, and the immeasurably comprehensive reengineering of Ebonyi State to record the multifarious accomplishments and revolutionary developments have stood Governor Umahi out amongst his contemporaries.
He has demonstrated more than enough leadership capacity, his immense wisdom and love for human capital development. He has offered practical formula and solutions for good and productive governance. If given the opportunity, he will lead Nigeria out of the present day confusion and improve the dwindling economy. My humble opinion.
Six years ago, during his inaugural address, the innovative, dynamic and revolutionary Governor promised Ebonyians that everything he does, must reflect his covenant with God which He gave to him by Himself, namely: (a) To serve Ebonyi State with the fear of God (b) To prosper Ebonyi State with the word of God (c) To enhance the state economy and make it investors friendly (d) To passionately help the orphans, the widows, the physical challenged… and I will add, to make Ebonyi State number one tourist centre in Nigeria.
It is not surprising therefore that Engr. Umahi’s administration shows special compassionate benevolence to indigent members of the society through people oriented welfare scheme of this administration entrusted to a God fearing man of God, Very Rev. Fr. Abraham Nwali who passionately and prudently torches many indigent lives. The Religious and Welfare Matter is a sector of this Government where true Christianity is practiced, it is a system of government where the downtrodden and the less privilege have a voice, it Is a place where Governor and his amiable wife demonstrated their immense love and care for the; aged destitute, widows, orphans, less privileged and the indigent members of the society that is true democratization.
Abraham Lincoin, the former American president defined true democracy as a functional and people oriented government that is able to provide for its citizens those amenities individuals cannot afford, which includes: (1) Good motorable roads (2) Electricity (3) pip born (4)food sufficiency (5) adequate security of life and property (6) health care subsidy
- Road: Engr. Umahi has done more roads construction and rehabilitation more than all the governors before him. Bridges are constructed to enhance Community-Government relationships; three fly Bridges are constructed to ease/reduce traffic congestions.
- Electricity: electricity is extended to the rural areas including street lights in order to ensure steady lights on the street and for industrial usage. Power generating plants are purchased for improved night life, increased productivity, increased man-hour and ensure adequate security at night.
- Pip born water; the ministry of water resources is on top of the situation as some streets in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State capital are already fetching water from the pipes laid by Umahi’s administration. Same gesture is being extended to the rural areas.
- Food sufficiency; the Governor has introduced an aggressive drive towards increased rice, cassava, plantain and corn production by enforcing one man one hectare for civil servants and 250 hectares for committees known as Increased Rice Production the resultant effect is the current prices of food stuff in the market. By this time last year, a bushel of rice is sold at thirteen thousand naira (N13,000.00) then this year, a bushel is sold at eight thousand five hundred naira (8,500) by last year also a bid painter of Garri was sold at one thousand two hundred (1,600) this year, the same measure is old at five hundred and fifty naira (550.00). Umahi led government also initiated All-Season farming for increased food sufficiency through Agriculture.
- Security; Ebonyi is rated the safest state in Nigeria courtesy of the Chief security officer of the state, Engr. Chief David Nweze Umahi, the SSA to the Governor on Security Hon. Stanley Okoro Emegha is working assiduously with the security agencies ensuring adequate security of lives and properties in the state. With advent of Ebubeagu which Umahi was the first Governor to equip the security outfit with over 40 operational vehicles
- Health care; in health care service delivery, the Governor did not only subside but offers free care health services to indigent patients in the hospitals.
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