There is a particular kind of leadership that cannot be legislated, budgeted for, or written into a service charter. It is the leadership that shows up unannounced, at an hour when officials least expect scrutiny, to see things as they truly are rather than as they are reported to be by the press.
Author: senseman akimugu
Dr Akimugu is a trained teacher, professional journalist and creative writer. He has many years of experience in the media with bias for education and children.
NECO denies operating ‘miracle exam centre’ in Kogi
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