By Samuel SAM
Nozizwe Pearl Mulela, the Managing Director of Eswatini Bank and spouse to King Misuzulu KaZwelithini of the Zulu Nation, has cautioned that the absence of ethical leadership represents a significant risk to Africa’s progress.
At the 7th Africa Leadership Lecture conducted at the University for Development Studies (UDS) in Tamale, she emphasized that honest and servile leadership continues to be rare throughout the continent, hampering advancement and effective governance.
As she pointed out, numerous African leaders haven’t managed to utilize the resources and chances at hand for advancing science and boosting economic growth. She emphasized that these leaders should focus on addressing their citizens’ requirements, leveraging domestic talent, and crafting robust strategies to achieve autonomy.
“African leaders have the potential to reshape their nations and the entire continent through adopting effective governance, collaborating with specialists from local universities, and concentrating on progress independent of outside assistance,” she stated.
The lecture, themed ‘
Reimagining Leadership for Africa’s Tomorrow: Ethics andTransformation
’
, convened experts from academia, traditional authorities, students, and development partners. The event seeks to encourage discussions on leadership and governance to aid Africa’s advancement.
Queen Nozizwe emphasized the historic battles that African leaders encountered during their quest for independence, particularly in handling elevated public demands and outside meddling from Western nations. She observed that the implementation of multiparty systems presented new possibilities as well as difficulties, including instances where certain leaders stifled dissent out of concerns about fragmentation.
She urged Africa’s young people to start exploring fresh leadership approaches that uphold autonomy, integrity, and communal prosperity.
She recommended that today’s young people should consider historical leadership approaches and seek improved methods for guiding their countries.
She commended UDS for establishing forums for hands-on debates about Africa’s progress, likening the institution’s methodology to the aspirations of Kwame Nkrumah’s Ideological Institute.
The Vice-Chancellor of UDS, Professor Seidu Al-Hassan, highlighted that the Africa Leadership Lecture Series forms an integral part of the institution’s dedication to fostering leadership skills and advancing the cause of African resurgence.
He mentioned that this initiative syncs up with UDS’s commitment to delivering high-quality education and conducting community-focused research aimed at tackling national issues.
Professor Al-Hassan further stated that UDS will keep involving industry professionals and key figures to aid the country’s progress.
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