The All Progressives Congress (APC)
governorship candidate in Lagos State, Mr.
Akinwunmi Ambode, has been hailed for the
extraordinary leadership qualities and uncanny
professionalism that stands him out as an
excellent public and private sector administrator,
the qualities which it claims make him best fit to
steer the ship of Lagos into further excellence.
Ambode was the special guest of honour at a
lecture organised by the Ikeja District of the
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria
(IDSICAN) on Sunday at the Sheraton Hotel in
Lagos.
Ambode was the focal point of an academic
research titled: “The Effects of Leadership
Quality On Public Expenditure Management:
Evidence From Lagos State Treasury Under
Akinwunmi Ambode as Accountant General,”
which was performed to decipher the skill-sets
with which he succeeded at shouldering the
financial responsibility of the nation’s largest
economy for a period of six years.
According to Professor Kabiru Isa Dandago, who
presented the research paper at the forum,
Ambode proved to be anexemplary leader who
has mastered the art of exercising the principles
of leadership along the lines of accountability,
transparency and prudence.
“This study aims to explore the potentials of
quality leadership on public expenditure
management (PEM) towards a better life for the
citizenry. It specifically examines the effects of
leadership quality on PEM performance, using
the six-year tenure of Ambode as the
Accountant General (AG) of Lagos State as the
focal point.
“In the comity of states in the Nigerian
federation, Lagos State has distinguished herself
as a state with distinct PEM credentials in the
six-year leadership of Ambode as AG.”
It is, therefore, important to examine the
underlying leadership qualities of the AG of
Lagos State for the period under review
(2007-2012) and to highlight the lessons which
can be replicated elsewhere,” Professor
Dandago.
He, therefore, recommended that “Lagosians
should strive to exercise their right to vote a
professional that has exhibited concern and care
for them, long before showing interest in serving
as their chief accounting officer and chief
security officer. A vote for Ambode is clearly a
vote for improving the lives of the present
generation of Lagosians and for laying solid
foundation for sustainable human well-being in
Lagos State and beyond.”
On the overall, the results revealed that
Ambode’s leadership quality scores are
excellent, especially in his ability to break new
grounds, and his listening and resilience in
solving problems. He has a strong sense of
fairness and sense of judgment.
The ICAN President, Mr. Chidi Onyeukwu
Ajaegbu, further commended Ambode and the
results presented by the study.
“With 19 qualities of leadership and 16 signs of
professionalism acumen that this study makes us
see in Akinwunmi Ambode, it has proven beyond
doubt that accountants make the best leaders in
the world. Lagos is blessed to have him”’
Ajaegbu said.
Visibly humbled by the outcome and intent of
the research, a grateful Ambode expressed his
commitment to use his experience and skills to
make Lagos even greater enumerating his plans
to create jobs, explore and expand the economy,
consolidate on security and cleanliness.
“Accuracy and Integrity remain my all-time
motto, and God helping me, I intend to employ
my experience to make Lagos State the envy of
all. I will make this institute proud.”
He reminded them of the limitless possibilities
that an APC government at the centre presents
to Lagos State, saying that, “What General
Muhammadu Buhari brings to the table is moral
leadership, and with a commitment to deliver on
our promises here in Lagos, we are set for
accelerated growth and development.”
Alhaji Aderemi Ismaila Bello, President, Lagos
Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), also
shared in Ambode’s optimism in the great
advantage posed by an APC federal presence,
but then stressed that Lagosians must vote for
the Ambode and the APC candidates to make
that vision achievable.
http://www.thisdaylive.com/articles/ican-lagos-will-benefit-from-ambode-s-experience-leadership-skills/206035/

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