Leadership: Why Dennis Idahosa’s Latest MSc Is A Testament Of A Call To Service 

Leadership: Why Dennis Idahosa’s Latest MSc Is A Testament Of A Call To Service

A leader must ensure the growth and prosperity of those he or she represents and serves. A leadership role is the most important in governance; they have the power to either slow or accelerate progress.

Contrary to popular belief, no one is born with the ability to lead. Leaders are developed. Being a great leader takes years of hard work, determination, and sacrifice.

Leadership entails many qualifications, but these four are critical in governance. Follow in the footsteps of great leaders, educate yourself, hold yourself accountable, and continue to listen.

The House of Representatives is a branch of the legislative body that represents the electorate’s best interests; their powers are derived from the mandate bestowed upon them by their constituents.

Dennis Idahosa, a member of the National Assembly who represents Ovia Federal constituency, recently earned his MSc in Legislative Studies from the prestigious University of Benin (UNIBEN), in association with the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies.

This laudable achievement has gone further to demonstrate the preforming legislator’s penchant for success in representing his people; leadership roles entail following in the footsteps of great leaders.

Around the world, renowned leaders who reformed their people studied the good works of others; their role models did not have to be famous, but they intentionally copied the good qualities of other leaders.

Dennis exemplifies this, and his pursuit of further education while serving his people demonstrates his desire to uplift his people by educating himself for further preparations in service to the people.

As a leader, you are never told what to do; instead, you are told to get things done. You must take charge and steer your team in the right direction. The pursuit of new knowledge has a positive impact on governance by stimulating creativity and bringing real-world solutions to problems.

Dennis Idahosa’s accountability to his constituents is legendary; he not only informs them of his daily activities at the Green Chambers, but he has also constructed multiple town hall buildings across  Ovia Federal constituency so that the people and himself can meet weekly in a conducive environment to discuss progress.

Dennis has proven to be proactive and carries out his responsibilities without forcing others to keep track of his progress. As a leader, you can never stop being accountable to others and yourself, which is why he keeps LISTENING to his people.

He is approachable to the people, bringing governance closer to their homes. Indeed, Dennis Idahosa’s desire to further his education demonstrates that long-term leadership necessitates preparation.

Once again, the editorial board of iReporteronline congratulates Dennis Idahosa on yet another feat that will be used to further the interests of the electorates now and in the future; our only words are KEEP THE FLAG FLYING, you are doing very well.