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Steve Omanufeme, Managing Director of Independent Newspapers, has called on leaders in the country to prioritise human capital investment, infrastructure development and strategic planning for national economic growth.
“Visionary leaders must prioritise education, innovation, and accountability. Leadership should serve the people, not self-interest,” Omanufeme said during the Ozoro Progress Union (OPU) delegates’ conference with the theme ‘One Heritage, One People, One Destiny’, held in Lagos for indigenes of Ozoro Kingdom of Delta.
Omanufeme, who received an award for dedicated service at the conference, noted that responsible and effective leadership would create vision, build strong institutions, and invest in human capital.
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Speaking on the topic, ‘Purposeful Leadership: A Tool of Economic Empowerment and Political Emancipation’, Omanufeme said purposeful leadership remains vital for community and national development.
Anthony Uvietobore Ogbogbo, the Ovie of Ozoro Kingdom (traditional ruler), called for unity among the people of Ozoroland to drive peace, prosperity and development.
According to him, the two-day conference was to renew the peoples’ energy and revive their spirit for unity, progress and togetherness.
“Development can only thrive in an atmosphere of peace and unity. It may not be easy, but there is a silver lining ahead. We will get there. Once there is no unity among a people, they cannot succeed in anything,” said Ogbogbo encouraging the people to push ahead.
Stanley Egware, President, OPU, Lagos Chapter, said the delegates’ conference aimed at fostering unity and development among Ozoro people nationwide. According to him, the theme reflects the community’s commitment to shared values and collective progress.
He also disclosed that the delegates’ conference hosted hope to reorientate and redirect the mindset of the Ozoro people on leadership. “Leadership should be selfless, should be about empowering the people economically and emancipating the people politically.
“One heritage speaks about our common brotherhood, reminding us that though we may be from different parents, we trace our roots to one ancestor, Opute, the founder of Ozoro,” he said.
