Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has emphasized that a significant deficit in leadership is a pressing challenge facing the world, including Africa. He made this statement on Monday at the 11th African Biblical Leadership Initiative (ABLI) 2024 Conference held in Abuja, Nigeria.
The conference, themed “Value-Based Leadership: Model for Africa,” aims to foster a new generation of transformational leaders across the continent. Obasanjo highlighted that the lack of effective leadership affects not just Africa but the entire globe, stating, “If there is any shortage in supply of anything in the world today, it is leadership.”
Reflecting on biblical leadership qualities, Obasanjo pointed out that great leaders in the Bible were characterized by knowledge, understanding, compassion, and a strong connection to God. He urged current leaders, particularly in Africa and Nigeria, to embody these qualities and lead with a sense of divine accountability to address contemporary challenges.
In addition, the First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, spoke at the event, stressing that leaders at all levels must promote justice to realize the vision of value-based leadership.