Kumuyi Urges Nigerian Leaders to Exemplify Good Leadership at Global Conference

The General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry, William Kumuyi, has called on Nigerian leaders to embody the principles of good leadership and commit themselves to the creation of a better nation. This call was made during the grand finale of a six-day Global Conference hosted by the Change Makers International (CMI) in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

In his address entitled ‘Instructive pictures of change in leadership,’ Kumuyi compared the role of a leader to that of a shepherd described in biblical texts. He stated, “The picture of a shepherd is the leader, the shepherd who has sheep, his sheep could be the people he is leading and goes all out for the rest of the people, as seen in Jeremiah 23:4.”

Continuing his message, Kumuyi emphasized that a true leader must possess the life of Christ, embodying courage and confidence as required in their role. He cited Jeremiah 3:15, noting that a shepherd should not be timid but rather strong and reassuring to those they lead.

Kumuyi further explained that leaders must provide their followers with knowledge. He highlighted that just as salt preserves food, leaders must serve as preservative forces in society, drawing reference from Matthew 5:13. “A leader is not useful to the people when he locks himself up from them; he loses his salty taste,” he remarked.

Additionally, Alhaji Aliyu Danliti, the Director of Public Affairs and Protocol for the Rivers State Council for Islamic Affairs, outlined the essential qualities of good leadership during the conference. He stressed the importance of leaders pursuing good governance and maintaining characteristics such as respectfulness, honesty, and integrity.

Danliti explained, “While leadership styles may differ, all leaders must be respectful. This character must include truthfulness and trustworthiness, and a leader must know the repercussions of what he wants to do before doing it.” He further emphasized that a leader should operate without personal security, trusting in divine protection.