FIRST WORLD STATUS DEMANDS ACCOUNTABILITY, INTEGRITY

Sir,

As human beings, we all possess the propensity to do wrong, and yet we must endeavour to deliberately pursue a life of integrity. Nations have been brought low politically, socially and economically because of lack of godly characters in their leaders and citizens. Lack of good character and integrity could cost us our national destiny and purpose. A nation that aspires to achieve First World status must also embrace qualities such as character and integrity at all levels. Character must start from leadership down to the citizenry. Integrity is moral soundness, honesty and freedom from corrupting influence.

Integrity

The integrity of religious, political, business and social leaders is a requirement for national development. People of good character possess the trait of thinking carefully before acting or reacting to anything. Character is responsibleness, a form of trustworthiness or being responsible for ones conduct. Great character is usually seen in the way we treat others and also in the way we use the resources at our disposal. Character and integrity demand that we treat all people right and fairly. We must treat with dignity people who do not agree with us politically, philosophically, methodologically or ideologically. An attitude of revenge is detrimental to national development. When we nurture a long vendetta against those we perceive to be against us in one way or the other, we become a hindrance to national progress. This is because we then become distorted by personal agendas, instead of pushing community or national interests.

Hindrances

One of the great hindrances to the development and progress of this country is greed. Some of our religious, social, political and business leaders are motivated by naked ambition and greed. Greed for money and power is an anti-social behaviour.

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