On Saturday, July 12, 2025, the Emerging Political Leaders Fellowship (EPLF) 2025 Group One convened for a Green Circle Conversation on Twitter. The topic of discussion was “Fostering Inclusive Community Engagement for Sustainable Leadership.” Over 100 participants, including esteemed speakers Aliyu Musa, Israel Fawole, Nankwat Tongtok, George Ugwuja, and moderator Omotayo Oluwadunsin, actively engaged in the conversation.

Key Insights from Speakers

1. Aliyu Musa: Emphasized the importance of assessing community needs and sustaining engagement beyond elections.

2. Nankwat Tongtok: Highlighted strategies for building trust and leveraging technology for engagement.

3. Israel Fawole: Discussed gathering feedback and using digital platforms for community participation.

4. George Ugwuja: Focused on authentic relationships and measuring impact through community feedback.

Recommendations

– Leaders should prioritize inclusive community engagement and build trust through authentic relationships.

– Technology can facilitate community participation, but challenges must be addressed.

– Ongoing initiatives are crucial for sustaining engagement beyond elections.

Key Takeaways

The conversation explored strategies for fostering inclusive community engagement and sustainable leadership. Key discussions included:

1. Understanding Community Needs: Assessing specific needs and concerns through feedback mechanisms and demographic analysis.

2. Building Trust and Relationships: Establishing trust through authentic relationships, transparency, and inclusive decision-making.

3. Leveraging Technology: Utilizing digital platforms to facilitate community participation, especially among youth, while addressing potential challenges.

4. Measuring Impact: Evaluating effectiveness through metrics and community feedback to inform future agendas.

5. Sustaining Engagement: Maintaining strong community ties beyond elections through ongoing initiatives and public engagement.

Conclusion

The Green Circle Conversation underscored the importance of inclusive community engagement for sustainable leadership. By understanding community needs, building trust, leveraging technology, measuring impact, and sustaining engagement, leaders can foster a more participatory and responsive governance model.

Topic: Community Building: The Role of Community Engagement in Solving Insecurity Crises and Community Needs.

The discussion was held on X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday, 30th August 2025, moderated by Aishatu Usman with panellists Tessy Pepple, Femi Oladele, Waris Sakariyau, and Anthony Eromosele, attracting 178 viewers over and the space lasted for 82 minutes.

Introduction

Insecurity is unfortunately one of Nigeria’s greatest challenges impacting all strata of our existence – agriculture, transportation, tourism, and the economy. While it is widely agreed that security is a collective responsibility, it is also agreed that security is local. Local, not just by nomenclature, and Waris puts it succinctly that insecurity stems from among people, carried out by the people and against the people. Hence the solution is also for people and by people leading to Waris’ ascription of ‘come in unity’. Here lies the crux of our discussion, which is how to optimise community engagement to solve insecurity and thereby contribute significantly to solving one of Nigeria’s core challenges.  

Pertinent questions

To ensure that our discussion is focused and targeted, we explored these nine (9) distinct themes:

1. Effective community engagement in communities facing high levels of insecurity.
2. Trust building initiatives between communities and Government institutions such as the Police and local governments.
3. Case studies of community engagement and crime reduction.
4. Challenges in mobilising community members to participate in security and development initiatives.
5. The role of inclusive diversity (of especially marginalised or vulnerable groups) in community safety strategies.
6. Community engagement initiatives to identify and prioritise local needs beyond security, such as education, employment, or healthcare.
7. Amplifying the roles of youth, women, and faith leaders play in strengthening community resilience and addressing local challenges.
8. Strategies to ensure sustainable community engagement efforts.
9. Impact assessment of community engagement on safety and community development.

Key learnings and outcomes

Fear is real, traumatic, and can be self-limiting in communities: Communities that have suffered extensive onslaught can become fearful, which can impact their receptiveness to any security initiative. Those with first-hand experience of violence, crime and other forms of unrest in their communities mostly turn their lived experiences into a self-limiting barrier – they become uninterested in government efforts and may be unwilling to support security initiatives. 

Trust is better built from within communities: while external support plays a significant role in community building, it is better built with persons who communities can identify with. People who have lived within those communities, know and feel their pain and understand the nuanced dynamics of the communities. Paternalistic approaches to community needs are likely to fail.

Conversely, Nigeria’s security architecture is overburdened and struggling. For example, the centralised security architecture limits response time leading to significant calls for community policing which is still a hot button topic. The need to strengthen the software (people and their families) and hardware (equipment) of our security architecture has become imperative to deal with the varied moving parts of our insecurity situation. 

Additionally, inclusivity is key. We cannot continue to exclude women and youth and expect the best of outcomes. Additionally, the relegation of local knowledge is disastrous. Furthermore, capacity building is imperative for safe and secure communities. It is expected that continuously building a culture of learning to reinforce leadership, conflict resolution can improve community mindset and ownership. This will help to reduce vandalization of government assets. For example, an enlightened community is aware that despite their grievances, it is not profitable to burn down a Police post.

Finally, the need for strong institutions and improved synergy among stakeholders cannot be overemphasised. By strong institutions, communities can raise an aware army of people who insist on doing the right thing always. 

Response from our audience

The audience agreed that community engagement is necessary to ensure that everyone is carried along on both the policy and programme levels. A question around the challenges of reintegration of ex-convicts for community security raised pertinent concerns. The consensus is that while reintegration is imperative for community building, it should be carefully executed to maintain stability in communities. History informs us that issues of trust and the fear of relapse have caused significant setbacks for communities.

Conclusion and recommendations

The conversation ably moderated by Aishat was indeed an eye-opener of sorts on many accounts. For example, it sheds light on failures of community engagement efforts and initiatives which revolve around the often used top-bottom execution approach and photo-ops. Also, the need for synergy among community members and constituted authorities to inspire peace needs to be… Sustainable community engagement must evolve into a culture that absorbs children, youth, women, and vulnerable groups including a stable process of monitoring and evaluation.

The goal of community engagement is to ensure that ‘nobody is left behind’ and that is our goal as emerging leaders.

On July 19, 2025, the Green Circle Conversation convened a diverse group of emerging civic leaders, young professionals, and engaged citizens to tackle the pressing issue of political apathy in Nigeria. Moderated by our esteemed fellow, Ajibola Oladiipo, the session drew 209 participants and featured insightful perspectives from distinguished speakers Olajumoke Olasoji, Hopewell Idoreyen Ukpai, Praise-God Adesoji, and Chukwudi Utazi, all from the 2025 Emerging Political Leaders Fellowship Cohort.

Unpacking Political Apathy in Nigeria

The conversation began with Olajumoke Olasoji defining political apathy as a widespread indifference to politics and governance, characterized by low voter turnout, disinterest in political discourse, and detachment from civic responsibility. Hopewell Udoreyen Ukpai posited that apathy stems from both leadership and citizenry failures, highlighting how unfulfilled promises and weak accountability reinforce a cycle of disengagement.

Rethinking Engagement and Participation

Chukwudi Utazi questioned whether the observed apathy is truly a lack of interest or rather a shift in how citizens express their political will. He cited protests, activism, and online mobilization as alternative forms of engagement, particularly among youth. However, he also emphasized the need for these expressions to translate into ballots to effect meaningful change.

Root Causes and Consequences

The discussion identified structural challenges, economic hardship, political exclusion, distrust in institutions, and a hostile political culture as key drivers of disengagement. The consequences of apathy were also explored, including the erosion of democratic values, weakened accountability, and reduced incentives for leaders to deliver on promises.

Solutions and Recommendations

To address political apathy, speakers emphasized the need for:

1. Civic Education: Robust programs to instill a culture of active participation.
2. Institutional Reforms: Credible reforms to rebuild trust in democratic institutions.
3. Digital Activism: Leveraging digital platforms to energize young people.
4. Inclusive Politics: Reforms to make politics more inclusive and representative.
5. Grassroots Initiatives: Supporting marginalized groups to broaden participation.

Key Takeaways

1. Political apathy in Nigeria is rooted in distrust, exclusion, and structural barriers.
2. Civic education and grassroots initiatives remain powerful tools for change.
3. Digital activism can complement traditional participation, but systemic reforms are essential.
4. Sustained youth engagement is vital for Nigeria’s democratic future.

The Green Circle Conversation reaffirmed that apathy does not have to define Nigeria’s democracy. By acknowledging the complexities of political apathy and working together towards solutions, citizens can reclaim their role in shaping Nigeria’s future.

An Article by Kelly-Daniel Oshiogwemue, 2025 EPLF Fellow

Nigeria’s political landscape is characterized by charismatic leaders, passionate rallies, and soaring election promises across stadiums. However, underneath this vibrant display lies a deeper question that could shape and reshape Nigeria’s democratic future: can internal democracy within political parties unlock Nigeria’s dormant potential? According to Larry Diamond, a political scientist, “democracy is not just about elections; it’s about building institutions that give people a voice in their own governance.” This perspective exposes the contradictions in Nigeria’s democratic practice, where party structures mirror the despotism they publicly oppose. As a matter of fact, Nigeria political parties, especially the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), which function through prominent centralization have turned their party primaries into a coronation exercise with candidates handpicked by godfathers in backroom deals. The 2022 APC and PDP presidential primary exemplified this when Bola Tinubu and Atiku Abubakar emerged victorious in their respective parties amid allegations that delegates responded to financial inducements rather than policy platforms. These parties usually demand democratic participation from citizens but deny it to their own members, making mockery of democracy. 

Both Germany’s Social Democratic Party and Canada’s Liberal Party demonstrate democracy’s transformative power. Faced with electoral failure in the 2000s, the SDP deepened internal democracy through the introduction of binding member votes and leadership decisions, which led to the party return to power in 2021 under Olaf Scholz. Similarly, the LP deepened internal democracy after devastating losses by opening its leadership contests to all supporters and implemented transparent policy development. The result saw the emergence of Justin Trudeau and his electoral success at the polls. These examples clearly reveal the potency of internal democracy in delivering strategic advantages, not just moral satisfaction. There’s always a price to pay for exclusion as experienced by the PDP when it faced internal crises in 2013-2014. This internal crisis that triggered mass defections including five governors, wasn’t caused by ideological differences but lack of inclusion in decision making. These destructive cycles have seen talented individuals avoiding party politics, knowing that their advancement depends on connections over competence, coronations over competitions. Internal democracy has profound economic implications as it gives parties the opportunity to develop coherent policies and encourage policy debates. Research has shown that countries with robust internal party democracy consistently rank higher on governance indicators, attracting more FDIs and development aid.

Remarkably, Nigeria’s democratic transformation requires just simple reforms: transparent delegate selection, open policy debates and genuine membership participation in candidate selection. These simple reforms with significant dividends will attract young professionals and civil society activists, who are demonstrating the hunger for authentic democratic participation. Nigeria’s extraordinary human capital potential remains partially locked because political parties refused to channel diverse voices into meaningful governance. Although internal democracy may not solve all Nigeria’s challenges, it will unleash the creative energy currently suppressed by authoritarian party structures. Citizens will only invest more deeply in democratic processes when they see their voices matter within parties. True democratic potential starts within the party, not at the ballot!

Note: All of these are our fellow’s thoughts.

An Article by Femi Oladele, 2025 EPLF Fellow

Hunger, truly, hurts and food is its only solution! Not soothing words, nor promises, just good food. But how far can food go in resolving the myriads of challenges facing our people? Some say, we can begin to reason and innovate when our stomachs are full; I agree largely.

Unfortunately, it is generally difficult to really pinpoint the desires and triggers of the electorates in Africa. For example, political analysts have long argued that hunger and poverty are weapons of some sort which politicians deploy for electoral victory. It has also been argued that instant good deeds during elections potentially erase the memories of previous sufferings among Nigerians. So, when Ayodele Fayose coined ‘stomach infrastructure’ in 2014, he knew electorates’ voting strength is influenced significantly by a ‘healthy stomach’ in line with a Yoruba adage that ‘Okun inú la fi n gbé tita’. Just as it was predicted that one of the main reasons for Peter Obi’s failure in the 2023 polls will be his lack of stomach infrastructure, how long can we continue to hold on to catering to stomach infrastructure as the winning political strategy especially when hurriedly done for the sole purpose of winning an election? 

Based on certain electoral choices in Nigeria’s fourth republic, it is hard to divorce Rice from campaigns and elections. It is even harder to reconcile the need for intellectual- and competence-based political strategy with the realities of handing Rice to key stakeholders including electorates. For Rice to carry electoral value, it means that it is an improvised impoverishing tool. Unfortunately, many times, Rice flow is one-off, leading to emotional resentment shortly after elections are over.

More specifically, stomach infrastructure singly for election purposes is not only unethical, but also illegal and preys on the sensibilities of electorates who appear caught in-between the prangs of poverty and the biting effect of hunger. Nigerian electorates are not decrepit, nor politically unaware not to understand intelligent political reasoning, but it appears that political response is complicated with Rice as the silver bullet. They say, “all their blabbing will be solved with Rice” How callous and unfair!

Electorates need to express their desires in uncomplicated ways to activate a clear version of their need by stating in very clear terms that while Rice can solve their immediate needs, it cannot solve the need for attention to security, infrastructure, energy, social protection and other public goods that should be common. When are we going to see electorates that reason uncomplicatedly, reject Rice as their primary need and just ask for RICE – Reassured Institutional and Collective Excellence?

Femi Oladele is a Public Policy Enthusiast and can be reached via email at  olafemidele@gmail.com 

Note: All these are our fellow’s thoughts.

Campaign seasons in Nigeria have always fascinated me. Since my debut in 2003, I have never missed one. They are theatres of drama, often resembling the legendary sitcom Fuji House of Commotion. Parties and their candidates march out in colourful processions, making grand promises: boreholes in wards, jobs for every youth, roads to every village. The applause is loud, the hope is high. Yet, once the ballots are counted and victory songs fade, citizens are left with a familiar emptiness. Promises evaporate, and the cycle of disappointment fuels the deep voter apathy haunting our democracy. 

Breaking this cycle requires leaders who will move beyond just selling their visions to co-creating commitments with the people. This is where the idea of a pre-election social contract becomes crucial. It is not a legal document but a living pact between candidates and citizens. One shaped collectively, documented publicly, and tracked openly. Rather than declaring, “Here is what I will do for you,” leaders should ask, “What shall we do together, and how will we hold each other to it?”

Trust sits at the heart of this contract. It is a moral obligation. I learnt of the belief system of some of our old political leaders who believed that “if we can share a meal, then you wouldn’t betray my trust” Today, the burden is heavier: leaders must demonstrate credibility through transparent action. 

Promises without community buy-in rarely endure but when people are deliberately engaged in setting priorities, it helps them see projects beyond the scope of some bestowed gifts. That sense of ownership is what guarantees sustainability.

In 2015, Kaduna piloted community scorecards in health centres, letting citizens rate services and suggest improvements. If political aspirants embraced such tools before elections, their agendas would reflect real needs, not turanshi.

Democracy works best with active citizenship. And at its core, a social contract rests on three pillars: listening as part of legitimacy, co-creation as commitment, and accountability from day one. This means candidates walking the streets, joining traders at dawn, visiting farms, and quietly attending ward meetings; not just to campaign, but to listen and act accordingly. Governor Lam Adesina once kept a public diary of constituency visits and responses. Today’s aspirants can go further, publishing m

easurable commitments both online and offline to show that service begins before elections.

Skeptics may argue politics moves too fast for such investments. But leaders who take time to forge genuine, co-owned commitments enter office with enough moral capital and political cover all on the platter of a social contract. A social contract agreed before the polls will become a compass in the noise of governance and a shield against expediency.

Nigerians deserve better than a political sitcom staged by leaders who remember the people only before they taste victory. Trust must rest not on the lone voice of a candidate, but on the collective chorus of a people who have been heard and know they will be heard again.

Note: These are all our fellow’s thoughts.

In every election cycle, Nigeria’s streets are filled with posters, promises, and political speeches. Yet, the real force that can alter the nation’s trajectory is not found in government offices alone, it is in the hands of its young people. Youths are not just the future; they are the decisive force today. The question is: will we shape tomorrow now, or let others decide for us? Democracy thrives when citizens vote, question, hold leaders accountable, and influence policy. Yet, many young Nigerians avoid politics, seeing it as “dirty” or believing their voices don’t matter, leaving space for self-serving actors. The #NotTooYoungToRun movement proved otherwise; in 2018, it reduced age limits for political office through youth-led advocacy. That reform did not come from political elites, it came from young people who organized, campaigned, and refused to stay silent. 

From Street Corners to Decision Tables

It is not enough to complain about bad governance on social media. Young Nigerians must be present where decisions are made. That means joining political parties, attending community meetings, and volunteering in civic campaigns. Take the example of Olumide Oworu, a young actor and activist who contested for a seat in the Lagos State House of Assembly in 2023. Though he did not win, his candidacy sparked conversations about youth participation and inspired many to consider political leadership as a viable path. Even those who run and lose help shift the narrative, proving that politics is not reserved for the old guard. Shaping Nigeria’s democratic future is not just about winning elections; it’s also about influencing culture, values, and public policy. Youth-led groups like BudgIT are transforming how Nigerians understand budgets, driving transparency and accountability. More so, tech-savvy youths now monitor elections, fact-check claims, and educate voters. If every young person taught just five others to verify candidates’ promises before voting, it could shift election results beyond the influence of political money.

The Call to Action: Choosing Tomorrow Today

Democracy is like a garden; it grows where it is cultivated and withers where it is ignored. If Nigerian youths do not plant seeds of integrity, participation, and innovation today, the harvest tomorrow will be disappointment and regret. Therefore, choosing tomorrow today means:

1. Registering and voting in every election.

2. Joining or supporting civic movements.

3. Holding leaders accountable after elections.

4. Building skills and credibility to lead when the time comes.

Conclusion 

The story of Nigeria’s democracy will be written by those who show up. Every generation gets a chance to shape history. The time is now! Whether you are a young voter, a community leader, or a parent, your actions today decide whether Nigeria’s future will be brighter or bleaker. The question remains: will we stand by and watch, or will we choose tomorrow today? The answer will define not just our politics, but our destiny.

Note: These are all thoughts of our fellow!

In Nigeria, the word “empowerment” is often used, but it has sadly lost its true meaning. We see politicians giving out wheelbarrows, clippers, sewing machines, and bags of rice. These items are shared during campaigns or public events, with cameras flashing and speeches made. But once the moment passes, the people are left with little or nothing to truly change their lives.

This kind of “empowerment” may help for a day, but it does not lift anyone out of poverty. It does not create jobs or open real opportunities. It does not give people the tools to build a better future. What Nigerians truly need is not charity, but a lasting solution. That solution is education.

Education is the most powerful form of empowerment. It teaches people how to think, speak, build, and grow. With education, a child from a poor village can become a doctor, an engineer, or a leader. A young girl can dream beyond early marriage and grow into a strong woman with a voice in her community. A boy who once had nothing can learn skills that help him create jobs for others.

Sadly, Nigeria has one of the highest numbers of out-of-school children in the world. Many schools lack basic things like chairs, books, toilets, or even safe buildings. Teachers are poorly paid and often not well trained. In some areas, children must walk long distances or face danger just to attend class. Girls face even more challenges due to poverty, tradition, and fear.

This is heartbreaking. A country with so many young people should see education as a national treasure. No nation can grow if its people are not educated. Countries that focused on education have seen great progress. Their people are more skilled, more united, and more peaceful.

If our leaders are serious about helping the people, then education must be the number one priority. Schools should be safe and welcoming. Teachers should be respected and trained. Learning should be for all—boys and girls, rich and poor, in cities and in villages.

But this is not just the job of the government. Parents, communities, churches, mosques, and even private companies must all join hands. Education is everyone’s responsibility. When one child is educated, a whole family can rise. When a community learns, it begins to grow. And when a nation invests in learning, it builds a future that is strong and bright.

The truth is simple. Free items may help for a moment, but only education brings lasting change. It is the key that opens doors. It is the light that drives away ignorance and fear. It is the real empowerment Nigeria needs and deserves.

Let us stop settling for less. Let us demand more for our children. Because with education, everything becomes possible.

Note: These are our fellows thoughts

The Nigerian constitution is more than just a set of rules,  It shapes how we live together, how we solve our problems, and how we treat one another. Now, with the 2025 review underway in Nigeria, there’s a real sense that something important is happening—a chance for all Nigerians to feel seen and heard.

But let’s be honest: many ordinary people wonder if this time will really be different. Will this review finally help us move past old divisions and biases? Or will it just repeat the mistakes of the past?

Why This Moment Matters

For years, our constitution has been both a source of hope and frustration, when it works, it brings order and fairness. But when some groups feel left out or treated unfairly, it can lead to anger and distrust. 

This review isn’t just about changing words on paper. It’s about making every Nigerian, no matter their tribe, religion, or background, feel like they truly belong.

How Can We Get It Right This Time?

1. Listen—Really Listen—to Everyone

Nigeria is full of different voices. Too often, only the loudest or most powerful get heard, this time, village leaders, market women, students, elders, and young people all deserve a seat at the table. 

2. Let the Sun Shine In

People trust what they can see,  when meetings are open, when decisions are shared, when the public can read drafts and ask questions, the whole country feels included. 

It’s tempting to focus on what’s best for our own group, but Nigeria is bigger than any one tribe or region. True unity means making sure everyone’s rights are protected—especially those who are often ignored.

4. Tell Us Why

Every change should come with a simple, honest explanation. Why is this being changed? Who does it help? If people understand the reasons, they’re more likely to support the process—and trust the outcome.

A Call to Nigeria’s Young Leaders

As an Emerging Political Leadership Fellow, I have learned that the strength of a constitution lies in its fairness and the trust it inspires. Young Nigerians, like myself, have a duty to stand up for honesty, openness, and fairness in this review. We must speak for those who are not heard, demand transparency, and encourage civic education so that all Nigerians understand what is at stake.

I see this review as a real test of our maturity as a country, Young people  are watching. We want leaders to be open, fair, and courageous. We want to be included, not just as a formality, but because our voices matter. We want to help build a Nigeria where no one feels like a stranger in their own land.

A New Beginning Is Possible

The 2025 constitutional review is more than politics—it’s about our shared future. If we can be honest with each other, listen deeply, and stay open to every Nigerian’s story, we can come out of this process stronger and more united.

This is our moment, Let’s get it right.

The children of the poor you fail to train today will never let your children have peace.

~ Obafemi Awolowo

Our attitude toward the burdens others carry mirrors the depth of our responsibility as citizens and leaders. Pa Awolowo’s words remind us that neglecting the education and welfare of the vulnerable is not merely a governance failure but a betrayal of our future. Wounds left untreated inevitably return to haunt both the privileged and the powerless.

This is why governance in Nigeria’s broken places must move beyond ceasefires. From the villages of Plateau to the oil-slicked creeks of the Niger Delta, violence leaves scars not only on land but also on civic trust and the State’s legitimacy. These wounds won’t heal through technical fixes. They cannot mend what violence has broken in human relationships. A bridge may reconnect towns, but only trust reconnects people.

Our communities need stewards, not saviours. Leaders who listen, heal, and restore dignity. Empathy is not weakness but a deliberate choice that prioritizes listening over decrees, healing over optics, and reconciliation over electoral gains. Though often dismissed in our politics as performance, history shows empathy heals. Mandela knew this when he wore the Springboks jersey in 1995, binding pain and fear in a shared future.

Listening is not passive; it is active governance. Listening gathers intelligence beyond policy briefs: fears, hopes, grievances hidden beneath silence or wrapped in anger. Empathetic leaders don’t govern from reports alone. They attend town halls, peace dialogues, and unmediated conversations where communities speak their truth in their own language.

In places where machetes once spoke louder than ballots, a leader who cannot feel people’s pain cannot govern peaceably. Empathy does not weaken firmness; it sharpens it. In compassionate hands, power becomes a scalpel, not a cudgel. It is humane and restorative. It makes the difficult conversations necessary for reconciliation possible: between herders and farmers, displaced persons and hosts, survivors and returnees.

Some say empathy has no place in Nigeria’s tough politics, that security must come first, not dialogue. They see empathy as weakness. But empathy is no substitute for security or reform; it strengthens them. Without trust, no project or policy endures. Governor Mimiko’s tenure in Ondo, while engaging the oil-producing communities of Ilaje and Ese-Odo, demonstrated how inclusion of women’s cooperatives, local militias, and traditional councils transformed adversaries into stakeholders. His administration’s maternal health interventions were more than public health policy. They were political gestures of empathy to restore the state’s image as a caregiver.

Leadership in post-conflict Nigeria demands investment in peace education and trauma counseling. It requires leaders who see beyond ethnic arithmetic to the deeper work of stitching torn social fabrics. These yield no immediate political dividends but prevent future bloodshed. Governance at its best is stewardship of trust, memory, and futures yet unborn.

The real question for Nigeria’s future leaders is not how to wield power, but how to heal with it. Only then can power become redemptive, transformative, and leadership truly worthy of those it serves.

Ajibola Oladiipo