Ibuanyidanda as an Inclusive Philosophy for Effective Leadership in Nigeria

This paper seeks to argue that Ibuanyidanda as an inclusive Philosophy for effective leadership of the Nigerian stat of religiously and faithfully adopted has the propensity of addressing of not eliminating thorny issues that have affected leadership in the Nigeria state. It is believed though arguable that Nigeria is facing plethora of problems ranging from ethnicity, nepotism, tribalism, favouritism religious fanaticism, corruption and lopsided appointment and promotion of personnel in key areas. These selective approaches to leadership can only destroy or segment the country instead of uniting the Nigerian state. Exclusive leadership ideology which had been practiced in the past and still dominates Nigerian leadership history at all strata is viewed in this paper as old fashion due to its numerous negative consequences. We contend that inclusive leadership which is akin to Ibuanyidanda character is a therapeutic healing balm for moving the Nigerian state forward in terms of quality leadership and economic prosperity. Ibuanyidanda in this context implies integration of all the Nigerian elements disregarding ethnic, socio-cultural, religious and linguistic background to one single fold without any form of bifurcation. The diversities existing in Nigeria should be seen as strength for growth and development and not for failure

Author(s): Ephraim Ahamefula Ikegbu

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