Registrar proffers solution to leadership deficit in tertiary institutions

By : Olumide Ologbosere

Date: 1 October 2020 4:00am WAT

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Registrar, Redeemers University, Ede, Mr. Olukayode Akindele has identified mentoring, coaching, and networking as panacea to leadership deficit confronting the tertiary education system in the country.

Akindele, who disclosed this at a three-day international registry workshop organised by Redeemer’s University, said oral traditions and studies have shown that credible leaders are products of quality mentoring, networking, and coaching by other great leaders.
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According to him, leaders prepare the upcoming ones for positions of responsibility.

Akindele said to have a credible leadership; there must be a commitment to excellence and zero tolerance for rumour mongering.

He further indicated that there must be a willingness to give helping hands, strong linkages with colleagues, investing in personal growth and development, and regular assessment of self through public opinion.

The registrar noted that where there is a leadership deficit, there would be a lack of accountability, abuse of power, ambiguity, lack of priority, and distrust within the organisation.
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