PROACTIVE LEADERSHIP A RECIPE FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
PROACTIVE LEADERSHIP A RECIPE FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
..... The Victor Udofia example
Sustainable development is the pathway to the future we want for all. It offers a framework to generate economic growth, achieve social justice and strengthen governance. One of Nigeria’s biggest problems is its lack of good leadership, leadership sensitive enough to the yearnings and aspirations of the people on whose mandate they rode to power.
Leaders in this part of the divide due to selfishness are grossly unable to set in place systems capable of securing economic prosperity for the people, governing effectively, and protecting their citizens. In the absence of patriotic and charismatic leadership, power drunk elites model the state to serve their narrow interests, instead of the interests of the citizens.
Against this backdrop emerged Rt. Hon.Victor Udofia, the ever smiling, passionate, dogged and tenacious representative in tune with his people and fully committed to their wellbeing and emancipation as displayed in his activities on the floor of the house, life touching constituency projects spread across Ikono and Ini, infrastructural interventions and humanitarian services since his advent in the House of Assembly.
Recently, a bill he sponsored titled: "a bill for a law to create and regulate employment opportunities for indigenes of Akwa Ibom State in Corporate Organizations operating in the state and for other matters connected thereto", was passed into law. This bill dubbed a one in a million bill having been passed into law will boast the job creation drive of his Excellency the Governor and also create employment opportunities for our teeming youths.
The law holds companies operating in the State accountable by assisting government engage local content and also empowers the Ministry of labour and productivity to coordinate and oversee the activities and operations of corporate organisations within the State vis-à-vis provision of employment opportunities for Akwa Ibom Citizens. This is nothing short of proactive leadership, a prove of Victor Udofia's ingenuity.
The lawmaker having understood the importance of basic amenities to his people and has attracted construction of several roads in the Local Government, built classroom blocks and renovated some schools in some wards in Ikono LGA, provided solar electrification and water projects in many villages, empowered many Ikono sons and daughters with soft skills, created employment opportunities for others and also briefed his constituents on 3 different occasions. A prove of his undying love and passion for growth, progress and development in Ntippe Ibibio.
He is being celebrated as a solution provider, rugged mobiliser, way maker and bridge builder and his capacity to achieve results even in the face of daunting challenges has made him an enigma. He has bluntly refused to be swayed by the campaigns of calumny against him but has stayed focused delivering on the mandate given to him. Worthy of note is his desire to consolidate on the gains of quality leadership he has so far provided to Ikono people.This has necessitated his quest for a higher office. As a result of the dynamics of leadership in Nigeria and the people's desperation for quality representation, the House of representatives position is not a place for dreamers, big talkers, untested hands or under performers but a place for persons with proven track record of accomplishments, connections, doggedness and will to succeed. Suffice it to say that Rt.Hon. Victor Udofia ticks all the boxes.
To Rt.Hon.Victor Udofia whom the cap fits, let him wear it.
..... The Victor Udofia example
Sustainable development is the pathway to the future we want for all. It offers a framework to generate economic growth, achieve social justice and strengthen governance. One of Nigeria’s biggest problems is its lack of good leadership, leadership sensitive enough to the yearnings and aspirations of the people on whose mandate they rode to power.
Leaders in this part of the divide due to selfishness are grossly unable to set in place systems capable of securing economic prosperity for the people, governing effectively, and protecting their citizens. In the absence of patriotic and charismatic leadership, power drunk elites model the state to serve their narrow interests, instead of the interests of the citizens.
Against this backdrop emerged Rt. Hon.Victor Udofia, the ever smiling, passionate, dogged and tenacious representative in tune with his people and fully committed to their wellbeing and emancipation as displayed in his activities on the floor of the house, life touching constituency projects spread across Ikono and Ini, infrastructural interventions and humanitarian services since his advent in the House of Assembly.
Recently, a bill he sponsored titled: "a bill for a law to create and regulate employment opportunities for indigenes of Akwa Ibom State in Corporate Organizations operating in the state and for other matters connected thereto", was passed into law. This bill dubbed a one in a million bill having been passed into law will boast the job creation drive of his Excellency the Governor and also create employment opportunities for our teeming youths.
The law holds companies operating in the State accountable by assisting government engage local content and also empowers the Ministry of labour and productivity to coordinate and oversee the activities and operations of corporate organisations within the State vis-à-vis provision of employment opportunities for Akwa Ibom Citizens. This is nothing short of proactive leadership, a prove of Victor Udofia's ingenuity.
The lawmaker having understood the importance of basic amenities to his people and has attracted construction of several roads in the Local Government, built classroom blocks and renovated some schools in some wards in Ikono LGA, provided solar electrification and water projects in many villages, empowered many Ikono sons and daughters with soft skills, created employment opportunities for others and also briefed his constituents on 3 different occasions. A prove of his undying love and passion for growth, progress and development in Ntippe Ibibio.
He is being celebrated as a solution provider, rugged mobiliser, way maker and bridge builder and his capacity to achieve results even in the face of daunting challenges has made him an enigma. He has bluntly refused to be swayed by the campaigns of calumny against him but has stayed focused delivering on the mandate given to him. Worthy of note is his desire to consolidate on the gains of quality leadership he has so far provided to Ikono people.This has necessitated his quest for a higher office. As a result of the dynamics of leadership in Nigeria and the people's desperation for quality representation, the House of representatives position is not a place for dreamers, big talkers, untested hands or under performers but a place for persons with proven track record of accomplishments, connections, doggedness and will to succeed. Suffice it to say that Rt.Hon. Victor Udofia ticks all the boxes.
To Rt.Hon.Victor Udofia whom the cap fits, let him wear it.
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