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Author : Bello Lukman
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 148 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (18 download)
Download or read book Leadership and the Future of Nigeria written by Bello Lukman and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Abdullah Mahadi
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 122 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (14 download)
Download or read book Leadership, Accountability, and the Future of Nigeria written by Abdullah Mahadi and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Dr. Onyema G. Nkwocha
Publisher : AuthorHouse
ISBN 13 : 1468506803
Total Pages : 733 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (685 download)
Download or read book Effective Leadership in Nigeria written by Dr. Onyema G. Nkwocha and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2012-01-04 with total page 733 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Effective Leadership In Nigeria: Practical Ways To Build an Effective, Inspiring, Transformational and Visionary Leadership and Governance in Nigeria is mostly based on the current apathetic and virtual lack of effective and visionary leadership situation in contemporary Nigeria and distills the golden gems: - principles, processes, procedures and practical applications inherent in effective, inspiring, visionary and enthusiastic leadership. It attempts at instituting, building and encouraging good, effective, and visionary leadership in the nation and that is currently, virtually lacking. From the outset, the author makes it clear that this writing is not designed to model or fit any known leadership paradigm, theory or management style. Rather, based on relevant research on leadership as it impacts the Nigerian situation, the book attempts to explore what it takes for there to be an effective and good leadership to successfully lead and change Nigeria for the better. The book is written and organized in a way that reflects and captures the contemporary experiences, frustrations, psychological emotions, aspirations and hopes of every Nigerian and perhaps of promising politicians and future leaders who are honestly touched by the virtual vacuum of real and effective leadership in the country, their concerns, questions, dreams, and the expectations that have virtually gone unmet in the past more than half a century. Properly elucidating what leadership means, and differentiating it from rulership this book couldn't have come at a better time to assist Nigeria's leadership-struggles! A masterpiece, Dr. Nkwocha has taken the current apathetic leadership lull and almost leadership void in the nation and set the leadership principles and processes on the cutting edge. The book is a definitive guide to anyone aspiring to the leadership of Nigeria and is therefore in search of meaningful leadership, its principles, processes and pragmatic applications. The book is a must read!
Author : Arthur Agwuncha Nwankwo
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9789781561016
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (61 download)
Download or read book The Igbo Leadership and the Future of Nigeria written by Arthur Agwuncha Nwankwo and published by . This book was released on 1985 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Abdullahi Mahadi
Publisher : Arewa House
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 164 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 ( download)
Download or read book Leadership, Accountability, and the Future of Nigeria written by Abdullahi Mahadi and published by Arewa House. This book was released on 1999 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Victor E. Dike
Publisher : CreateSpace
ISBN 13 : 9781494759513
Total Pages : 244 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (595 download)
Download or read book Leadership and Governance written by Victor E. Dike and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2014-01 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Leadership and Governance is a collection of essays on political economy, leadership and governance, and corruption and community development, as well as on information technology and education. This book, thus, presents a broad overview of the major problems facing the Nigerian economy. Towards that, the contributors highlight the relationship between good leadership and governance and the economic health of Nigeria as they explore the forces for a meaningful change in the polity. This book asserts that political leaders in Nigeria should be held to a higher standard of leadership and governance in order for the economy to grow and develop for 'common good'. Nigeria's educational system is the foundation for its national development. But this is impossible without investing in human capital (education and health), fixing the existing dilapidated infrastructure and institutions and acquiring technological capability that drive the economy. The power of productivity of the Nigerian economy cannot rise above the quality of its leadership, governance and graduates. Today Nigeria's young democracy is in a state of uncertainty because of ineffective leadership and governance as well as lack of accountability. Since all the essential factors are missing in Nigeria's scheme of affairs, its economy as well as the democracy transition will continue to choke and stagnate. There are myriad ways to reform the Nigerian educational system, improve its quality of graduates and the state of the economy. But closing the nation's higher institutions for five months on the pretext that there is no money to meet teachers demands is not a way to improve the state of education and its weak economy. The trouble with Nigeria's democracy is that the people do not get the type of government they want. For instance, praying to God only, as President Goodluck Jonathan often does, to rescue the nation from its challenges is not by any means a strategy to solve Nigeria's socioeconomic and political problems. His administration needs to adopt a long-term strategy for creating a learning culture to improve the state of education and the security situation so as to tackle its development challenges. This includes motivating the teachers, treating them as professional they really are, and providing them with the tools to effectively educate the youths. Like the Nigerian economy without functional infrastructure and institutions, the leaders cannot strip the teachers of the tools they need to perform their duties and expect them to perform miracles. New challenges require new paradigms. The political leaders should adopt new, effective and innovative methods to meet the needs of the economy, the rapidly growing population and the ethno-religious and politically dynamic society. This book posits that without a paradigm shift in values, beliefs and thinking on ways to reform the Nigerian educational system, as well as to invest in the commanding heights of the economy, its educational system and the economy would remain prostrate with its attendant catalogue of human misery.
Author : Victor E. Dike
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781540648785
Total Pages : 358 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (487 download)
Download or read book Leadership, Democracy, and the Nigerian Economy written by Victor E. Dike and published by . This book was released on 2016-11-25 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this Second Edition of Leadership, Democracy, and the Nigerian Economy: Lessons from the Past and Directions for the Future, Victor Dike skillfully knits together the forces that have set Nigeria back in her quest to enthrone and sustain true political democracy anchored on true federalism, economic growth and development. Since independence, in 1960, the country has mostly been under the claws of autocratic military rulers and corrupt civilian leaders. All these have combined to undermine the sociopolitical and economic state of the society and thus the well-being of the citizens. This thoughtful book argues that during the oil boom of the 1970s money was not a problem for Nigeria, yet the leaders had difficulties refining enough fuel for domestic consumption as they could not fix the dilapidated infrastructure and institutions. Nigeria is today virtually on her knees as she is facing series of economic crises with the dwindling global oil price. The value of the Naira is also plummeting daily with protracted security problems. This book that weaves together theory and practice argues vehemently that lack of committed leadership to design and implement effective policies for sociopolitical and economic development is among the fundamental problems facing Nigeria. He laments that previous leaders have vacated office much richer than they were before they came into office. Contrary to what is obtainable in advanced democracies political parties in Nigeria are not issues-based as "moneybags" control the Nigerian politics. This is because the more money political parties or politicians can throw about for people to grab, the more support they will get from the gullible masses. The failure of the Founding Fathers of Nigeria to create enduring and inclusive democratic and economic systems for peaceful co-habitation of the multi-tribal and multi-religious groups has contributed to the baneful ethnicization of politics in the country. As a result, each ethnic group is fighting for the well-being of its members without any section committed to the development of Nigeria. In the past, that gave military generals the opportunity to take over power at will. Not a lot has changed since the reprise of civilian rule in 1999; Nigeria is still gambling with democracy because the nation lacks functional institutions to transform the system into a true democracy anchored on true federalism. Victor Dike contends that the "anti-growth mentality" of the past leaders has cost the country both "human lives and material resources." Thus Nigeria needs new political leaders with "growth mindset" to navigate her away from the "culture of corruption" and acrimonious politics into a new democratic consolidation and better directions for the future. The future leaders of Nigeria should be individuals with proven commitment to serving the country and its people, and not for their selfish purpose. Nigeria should also diversify her mono-oil economy and refocus attention on the agricultural sector that has long been neglected to enhance food production for domestic consumption and extra for export. The political leaders should design and implement policies that will create employment for the millions of unemployed and under-employed youth to prevent them from getting involved in anti-social activities. They should also develop effective institutions to tackle the unending religious fanaticism, militancy, the Boko Haram insurgency and the Fulani herdsmen that are terrorizing the people and have driven foreign and domestic investors out of the economy. But if the federal government cannot enforce the rule of law political instability and anarchy will continue to retard national development. To utilize the lessons from the past and create new directions for the future, Nigeria must have good citizens. That means empowering the youth with the knowledge and skills to enable them compete effectively in the 21st Century global economy.
Author : Eme N. Ekekwe
Publisher : AuthorHouse
ISBN 13 : 1456777750
Total Pages : 146 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (567 download)
Download or read book Nigeria: Leadership and Development written by Eme N. Ekekwe and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2011-06-02 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book , NIGERIA: LEADERSHIP AND DEVELOPMENT - ESSAYS IN HONOUR OF CHIBUIKE ROTIMI AMAECHI , is an attempt to clarify the issue about leadership and how , in our circumstances , it has impeded ( or for those who believe differently , facilitated ) the achievement of the Nigeria project. The philosophy behind this book is that if those who are doing well get encouragement they will see the need to remain focussed and stay the course ; they may then inspire others who may aim to achieve even more. It is useful to always be critical in appreciating those who lead because it might help them to improve . But it is most unhelpful to always condemn everything , and thus attracting into the ring those who are entirely shameless. There is something to be gained by encouraging those who show signs of understanding that Nigeria cannot afford to continue muddling through unless it wants to literally fall off the map in a globalized world . Leadership is an honour and an opportunity for service to humanity and not just a platform for self - promotion. PETER EKEKWE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR GARDENCITY LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE PORT-HARCOURT NIGERIA
Author : Victor E. Dike
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (137 download)
Download or read book A Review of 'Leading from the Emerging Future' written by Victor E. Dike and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This article reviews Leading from the Emerging Future and explores as to whether or not the political leaders of Nigeria can learn any lesson from it. This book concentrates on practical approach that empowers leaders to shift their mindsets from ego-system awareness to eco-system reality to enable them to transform the extant extractive economic and political institutions that hinder national development. Unlike previous studies on leadership and change in Nigeria, which have simply observed that the system has been rendered unproductive for decades by poor leadership, this article argues that the problem with Nigeria is that the political leaders have failed to shift their engrained mindsets from 'ego-system awareness to eco-system' to build effective institutions to drive the economy. It also argues that discussion of the issue of leadership in the society deserves a different approach to change the ossified institutions into innovative and creative ones as this would inspire the leaders to collectively shift their mental models to design and implement policies that would fit into the 21st century economy and empower them to lead from the emerging future.
Author : Sunday Adelaja
Publisher : Cornerstone Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781944652098
Total Pages : 284 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (52 download)
Download or read book Nigeria and the Leadership Question written by Sunday Adelaja and published by Cornerstone Publishing. This book was released on 2016-01-24 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides for the reader: - An excellent perspective on the early historical origins and political development of Nigeria. - Solutions to the leadership question Nigeria has been struggling with since independence. - It destroys the myth that leadership is Nigeria's only problem. - It points out the role of responsible followership in building a great nation. - It shows why democracy has not worked in Africa and what needs to be done for it to work. - It points out reasons why strong men (messiahs) cannot solve the problem of Nigeria and African nations. - It makes a case for building strong institutions and systems as the key to eradicating corruption and leadership failure. - It posits that wrong values are at the root of our national problems and challenges both for leaders and followers to imbibe good values. - It enjoins citizens not to abdicate the responsibility of their country to the leaders alone, but must themselves accept the responsibility for their nation. - It also shows examples of proactive Nigerians that are taking responsibility to build a better Nigeria. Tag: Nigeria, Leadership, Nigeria Leadership, Obasanjo, Buhari, Awolowo, Abiola, Adiagbon, Murtala Muhammed, Sunday Adelaja, National Transformation, Visionary Leader, Giants of Africa, Nigerians, Great Nation, Discover your Purpose.
Author : Victor E. Dike
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 271 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (311 download)
Download or read book Leadership, Democracy, and the Nigerian Economy written by Victor E. Dike and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Anthony Obi Ogbo
Publisher : CreateSpace
ISBN 13 : 9781515238270
Total Pages : 216 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (382 download)
Download or read book The Influence of Leadership written by Anthony Obi Ogbo and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2015-07-29 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Definitions and thoughts about leadership have been replicated in words and actions by great leaders of the times. For instance, General George Patton's avowal that one can either lead, follow, or get out of the way dovetails the classification of leadership theory and research through three relevant elements; leaders, followers, and the situation. Noted Mahatma Gandhi, an eminent civil rights leader of movement for the Indian independence, "at one time, leadership may have meant muscles, but today it means getting along with people." Thus, the charismatic portrait of the modern leadership looks nothing like Fidel Castro. It is a faceless portrait that epitomizes the toughness of Ronald Reagan, Nelson Mandela's charisma, and the most compassionate heart of Mother Theresa. This book is a scholarly research - a qualitative phenomenological research study about Nigerian citizens living through a political, economic, social, and cultural phenomena of leadership catastrophe. The general problem examined was that the quality of life that the citizens of the country experience was dependent on the leadership and when the leadership is flawed, the citizens may suffer. Hence, salvaging the situation requires effective leaders equipped with transformational competencies to manage not just the people, but also their environment, needs, civic responsibilities, entitlements, and other basic necessities. The study provided an insightful understanding of Nigerians experiencing the consequences of a leadership process under economic, political, cultural, and social hardships. The study was guided by a theoretical framework that included Fred Fielder's Contingency Leadership theory, Transactional, and Transformational Leadership theories. The research exclusively used semi-unstructured interviews to gather relevant data. As primary benefits, research studies enable individuals to make more informed decisions, develop work environments, and gain new knowledge. The result and conclusions of the research findings created substantial recommendations for current and future leaders and impending studies in management in organizational leadership. The study results uncovered fundamental leadership gaps in management, discussed the implications, and offered constructive mitigation strategies. Research study recommendations categorized under moral philosophy, organizational change, transformation, and diversity management added new information to existing knowledge of leadership and the Nigerian management system. Author and study researcher, Dr. Anthony Obi Ogbo, a journalist for 34 years, is the president of American Journal of Transformational Leadership. He holds a Masters in Human Resources and Human Resources Management, and a Doctorate in Management in Organizational Leadership.
Author : Michael Owhoko
Publisher : Archway Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1480890847
Total Pages : 86 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (88 download)
Download or read book The Future of Nigeria written by Michael Owhoko and published by Archway Publishing. This book was released on 2020-05-14 with total page 86 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ever since the British created Nigeria in 1914 without regard to the cultural differences and incompatibility of the people in the northern and southern protectorates, the nation has been wracked by problems. The Nigerian civil war fought from 1967 to 1970 and the agitation for restructuring of the political system are just a few examples of the violence that has crippled the nation. With the Nigerian people issuing a sustained call for change, it’s clear that they are not satisfied with the current system of government. So far, leaders have not responded to the discontent, but they’d be well served by holding a referendum to decide what kind of political system to adopt. The referendum must be conducted if Nigeria has any chance of stepping away from the precipice. With a plebiscite, the government would not only make headway on overcoming the problems but regain the trust of its people under an acceptable system of government and reposition the country with clear direction. If Nigerians don’t continue to demand change – and if leaders don’t pay attention to them – the country will continue to be plagued by discontent, ethnicism, disunity, unpatriotism and nepotism, leading to balkanization of Nigeria. This book – an updated version of Nigeria on the Precipice – highlights topics such as: • how minerals and other natural resources across Nigeria can support federalism; • why leaders continue to seek ethnic gains at the expense of national interest; • why militancy, self-determination have emerged as a sign of discontent.
Author : Michael O. Onolememen
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1000026353
Total Pages : 158 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 ( download)
Download or read book Infrastructure Development in Nigeria written by Michael O. Onolememen and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-01-22 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines the politics and economics of infrastructure development in Nigeria from Independence in 1960 up to 2015, and the role of good governance in promoting the socioeconomic wellbeing of citizens. Arguing for the need for transformational leadership in infrastructure development, the chapters examine policy issues and survey the various administrative, economic, and social-political reforms that have impacted infrastructure development in Nigeria. The author also discusses current national development plans and Vision 20:2020; challenges to infrastructure development, including corruption; and the future potential of a strong infrastructure network for the economy and citizens. Drawing upon his experience within government departments, as well as existing models of leadership and governance, the author explores the role of infrastructure development in promoting the wellbeing and growth of Nigeria. Combining theory with practical examples of good governance, this book will be of interest for students and researchers of political science and infrastructure development in Africa.
Author : Austin Oguejiofor Amaechi
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780993033230
Total Pages : 178 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (332 download)
Download or read book Doomed to Succeed written by Austin Oguejiofor Amaechi and published by . This book was released on 2018-10-27 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The reason to write this book could not be more obvious. Nigerians are victims of broken promises from our politicians and from those given positions of power.We, Nigerians, lack trust in the ability of our leaders to lead well and effectively. We are known to always complain about our leaders and rightly so. We eventually get rid of them, though indirectly for the most part, and move on to the next one hoping that they would be different.And it seems that they never are. We complain about the quality of the men and women who run our governments and legislate and manage the government agencies. We bemoan their incompetence, and sometimes their detachment, their lack of urgency, and their lack of empathy. We have done this to every leader or every head of government who has run the affairs of this great country.In an attempt to contribute to the development of the country and the ongoing leadership and governance conversations, questions were put to the people and many people offered their opinions. The book is an attempt to transcreate rather than translate the various submissions. This book seeks to facilitate a conversation. As a popular saying said; if you have a position on the gate and you don't warn the people of what you see, you're to blame. Good governance is a choice. In making that all important choice, many of our people are NOW suggesting that we take into consideration the candidates' different values or deep-seated beliefs that motivate behaviours; their abilities, ways of thinking and behaving, qualities that the individual is endowed with, or acquired; their proficiencies; and the individual capacity to learn or develop new capabilities. As Parker Palmer once said, "we live in the present moment, with its tedium and terror, its fear and hopes, its incomprehensible losses and its transcendent joys. It is a moment in which it often feels as if nothing we do will make a difference, and yet so much depends on us."Until thought changes, actions and results can never change. William Faulkner must be right in saying, "you cannot swim for new horizon until you have courage to lose sight of the shore."It won't be easy. Let's get started and activists in the house would be wise not to debate nouns and verbs. The country and the people are more important. Budging the uninformed from their perches takes fortitude because mentality determines reality.
Author : Okey Iheduru
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (137 download)
Download or read book Leadership, Critical Thinking and Social Cohesion in Nigeria written by Okey Iheduru and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This paper contributes to the debate about the role of transformational leadership in national development by exploring how the principles of "critical thinking" could be infused into the process of education and training of future transformational leaders in Nigeria, with particular focus on early career military officers. I argue that a “crisis of leadership” or leadership failure has afflicted Nigeria and, indeed much of Africa, since independence. This crisis of leadership is traceable to the lack of, or the inadequate prior preparation of those who suddenly found themselves in leadership roles; and more fittingly, due to the failure of those who were ostensibly prepared both through education and training but failed to rise to the occasion and provide the kind of leadership expected of them. Pursuant to these theses, therefore, the paper first conceptualizes “leadership” and “critical thinking,” situating the latter concept within the theory of liberal education from where it is derived. This is followed with a discussion of the relationship or nexus between leadership and critical thinking. Critical thinking leadership which often results in the dismantling of existing, comfortable order, however, comes at a huge cost, to both the arrow head of change and to the subjects of change, especially if the new social order fails to achieve results or gain following by the intended beneficiaries. These costs are explored in the third section of the paper. What kinds of questions might we ask and what issues could be interrogated should the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) and civil authorities embrace and embed the principles of critical thinking into the leadership education and training curriculum of their academies and tertiary institutions? These questions are explored in the penultimate section. The paper ends with some remarks about the constraints and opportunities for embracing the worldwide movement towards the infusion of critical thinking in any serious project of leadership formation for the twenty-first century.
Author : Nonso Nnamani
Publisher : Nonso Nnamani
ISBN 13 : 9789789873623
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (736 download)
Download or read book Power Shift written by Nonso Nnamani and published by Nonso Nnamani. This book was released on 2021-04-07 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a guide to those who wish to venture into politics and those who want to see real transformation in Nigeria.This book is written for people who want to run for political office, aspire to a career in politics, and the silent majority who do not know that their actions and inactions are contributing to the way Nigeria is. Politics in Nigeria is not a completely flawed system, there is a way out.This book also clears general misconceptions many people have about politics and paints a clear picture of practical actions one can take to run and win elections in Nigeria. Power Shift is a must-read for anyone who is planning to participate in the election for the first time in Nigeria. It will save you time and resources.This book also outlines key strategies that will make third force political platforms work and how new political or opposition parties can strengthen their opportunities for future success. This is a practical guide for building a political movement from scratch. Nonso is a reliable, goal-oriented, inspirational and motivational leader, one with strong analytical capacity, who brings all his skills and abilities to the table. His ability to effortlessly pour his wealth of experience in a way that takes the reader on a smooth journey from page to page is mesmerizing, demonstrating his rich understanding of leadership in a practical sense. This work is superlative and a must read for every young and aspiring leader.Dr. Osita Okonkwo Public Health Policy and Management Consultant.Mr. Nonso Nnamani's passion, vision, and wealth of political wisdom is an asset to Nigeria and this generation. His book titled 'Power Shift' is an opportunity for every Nigerian to have a good share of his winning and fail-proof political strategy. I endorse and recommend Power Shift for every aspiring and emerging leader. This book can give you the missing link between your political aspiration and achievement. It was a great read for me. Dr. Jay Osi SamuelsFormer National ChairmanAlliance for New Nigeria (ANN)Nonso Nnamani is a transformation expert, engineer, entrepreneur, leader and politician. With a background in IT and human development. He served as a President of the Student Union Government while in University, pioneer State Chairman, Alliance for New Nigeria political party, and also ran for House of Assembly on the platform of Alliance for New Nigeria.
