Genuine observers of leadership usually focus on the incentive and cultured attributes of a great and sincere Leader. They point to great strategies, distinctions, and mostly see Leadership as a matter of heart. They often rate Leadership based on the frequent assessment of a leader's sincerity, humanity, mindfulness and consideration of their followers. As one of these observers that have observed thoroughly, the Executive Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun-MFR's styles of leadership, I can confidently describe the Governor as a heart-centered Governor and Leader.
People keep testifying to His Excellency's wisdom, courage and compassion to lead others with authenticity, transparency, humility and service. Since he resumed office as Governor. He has always been mindful of his actions toward his people. Like we used to experience it in Ogun State before his emergence, no person or group of persons can boldly come out to say, His Excellency demolished their properties because they belong to a different political groups or have different interest apart from that of the Governors.
In essence, heart-centered leadership is not a singular gold standard or an ultimate pinnacle that only a rare few can achieve. It lies in one's ability to stop, go inward, and reflect on the course of action that you know is the right one rather than succumbing to external pressures and circumstances. (Susan Steinbrecher). With the way the Ogun State Governor is going about managing the current situation in the State and the entire world, one can confidently describe him as an incomparable (Omoluabi).
Last week Friday on my way home, I saw some folks gartered for discussions. From their discussions, I heard a man saying "governor wa le ma fun wa lowo, sugbon alanu eniyan ni". Meaning that Governor Abiodun may not be giving them money but he's a man full of Mercy. What other qualities do we need in a human being than this great quality found in this man called Dapo Abiodun?
Anyone can be a heart-centered leader if he or she has the determination and daily commitment to practice certain core principles. The root or basis of these principles is what (Susan Steinbrecher) call “the power of the human element.” Gov. Abiodun refused to allow the immediate local government Chairmen in the State to end their tenure with suspension; he paid workers salaries before the end of every month; he absorbed into the mainstream of the State civil Service, the over 2000 graduates employed towards the tail end of the immediate past administration; he retained the appointment of 18 permanent Secretaries appointed by the same administration this time. The absolute and unarguable fact remains that the administration of Prince Dapo Abiodun has continued to be just, equitable and fair to all manners of people. Thus, regarding him a people oriented Governor, highly heart-centered Leader and a precious gift to Ogun State, Nigeria and the entire World.
Ola Muritala
Special Assistant on New. Media to the Governor.
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