1000 Leaders holds meeting in Lagos

The 2013 edition of the 1000 Leaders Meeting promoted by White Water Limited, endorsed by the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, NIPR Lagos State hosted top professionals from both the public and private sector that paraded seasoned PR experts and well groomed and experienced leadership and management scholars, held recently in Lagos was declared open by Barr. Joe Okonmah, Chairman, NIPR, Lagos Chapter. In his opening remark, Barr Jide Ologun, immediate past Chairman, NIPR, Lagos State in his presentation titled ‘Sharing the Experience’ he admonished the participants to be focus in contributing towards nation building which is the responsibility of all Nigerians as leaders while they live their dreams.

Mrs. Comfort Coleman, Chief Executive, Nekego Resources Limited who spoke on the theme of the meeting “Transformational Leadership: The Principles and Practices, stressed the need for the participants to stand to be counted as they are serving no matter in what capacity and at what level, because that is the real essence of a transformational leadership.

 Mrs. Ifeanyi Chukwuma, Managing Director, Performance Frontiers Limited in her excellent contribution opined that for any leader to perform well such must first be personally transformed in order to be effective for the good of the larger society.

Mrs. Chinelo Anyiam-Osigwe, Co-ordinator Reading for Development Initiative emphasized on the liabilities of a transformational leader who is responsible to his or her constituency. She told the audience that they should put to practice the good things they see or hear from other climes for the benefit of the generality of the global society which they are all a part.

 Ms. Theresa Torkwase Bul, Principal Consultant Topchoice International explained that there can never be a sustainable leadership transformation if the leader no matter the vibrancy of the vision of such is unhealthy. She strongly emphasized on the importance of balance by living a healthy life. She spoke on the topic ‘Only the Healthy Lead, Transforming Others’.

 Dr. Basil Ibeh, Director General, Dael International Institute Leadership, an erudite scholar with a deep well of knowledge and wealth of academic experience who served as the key note speaker took the participants through the elements and tenets of a transformational leader compared to a transactional leader and their influence on their organization and the country which they do business.

 The participants who came from all walks of life commended the organizers of the event and encouraged NIPR to ensure that the programme is organized regularly and taken beyond the borders of Lagos.

 Barr. Okonmah salute the courage of Whitewater Limited for her effort in sustaining the programme in the last five years. He called on individuals and organizations, who have the financial muscle to support the novel project. He stated, ‘The project is a good cause, if well articulated and supported is capable of bringing a remarkable attitudinal and leadership change, enhancing the growth of the Nigerian Democracy.