Why African Leaders Must Fear God – Jerry Gana, Bible Society
The Chief Executive Officer and General Secretary of the Bible Society of Nigeria, Sanusi Samuel, has called on African leaders to have the fear of God in steering the affairs of their countries.
A former Minister of Information, Prof. Jerry Gana, equally stressed the necessity of leaders piloting the affairs of their people in line with divine commandments, saying, “it is the foundation for leadership success”.
Samuel and Jerry Gana spoke at the Youth Assembly of the 2024 African Leadership Initiative Conference in Abuja. The assembly was themed: “Arise and Shine: Raising a New Generation of Transformative Leaders”.
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The helmsman of the Bible Society of Nigeria lamented Africa’s backwardness but expressed hope, stating that the continent could regain its former glory through “value-based leadership.”
He encouraged Africans to move beyond complaints and start implementing workable solutions to the leadership crisis that plagues the continent.
While speaking, Prof. Jerry Gana, reinforced Samuel’s sentiments by stressing the importance of God-fearing leadership.
He argued that many African nations, including Nigeria, exhibit a level of religiosity that does not reflect in the welfare of their citizens.
He called for a shift in leadership that aligns with Biblical principles, advocating for service-oriented governance rather than leadership driven by personal gain.
Gana challenged African youth to rise to the occasion, urging them to be courageous and spearhead a new leadership renaissance that would usher in a brighter future for the continent.
He emphasized that true leadership success is founded on divine commandments and the fear of God.
