Tuesday, September 2, 2025 - Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, yesterday, declared that African countries stand the chance to benefit from quality transformational leadership.
Obasanjo, who spoke the visit of a fellow at the University
of Navarra, Dr. Greg Mills, emphasised the importance of transformational
leadership for the progress and development of the African continent.
Mills, who was the National Director of the South Africa
Institute of International Affairs from 1994–2005, stated this during the
Executive Syndicate Class for Top CEOs, held at the Olusegun Obasanjo
Leadership Institute, OOLI, Abeokuta, Ogun State.
The former President, who is the founder and Chairman of
OOLI’s Governing Board, said: “Africa needs leaders who are committed to the
infrastructural, human and capital development of Africa.”
In his remarks, Dr. Mills drew on insights from his
acclaimed book ‘The Essence of Success’ and other publications to demonstrate
how leadership traits.
Mills said: “Being an effective manager does not guarantee
visionary leadership. Leaders must motivate teams, articulate a clear vision,
pursue bold policies, and resist distractions of power or popularity. True
leaders distinguish between tactical and strategic actions.
“At one moment, they are passionate, prepared, and patient;
in the next, they demonstrate conviction, courage, communication, and
compassion through their vision and energy.”
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