The Ignorance Factor
I have often wondered at the ignorance of our leaders even when they possess some form of formal education. Where you find backward people, you find ignorance. There is no aspect of human existence that does not benefit from knowledge. Take things like basic hygiene, literacy, and social interaction as illustrations and you'll find that knowledge is the backbone for sustained growth and development. Why do you think the Bible says, My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge? Knowledge is key to success in life - ranging from the knowledge of God to the knowledge of what to do to achieve success in whatever you're engaged in. The Bible reminds us too that knowledge is the principal thing....
Papa, Bishop David Oyedepo said: "Readers are leaders." He is referring to effective leaders and the power inherent in knowledge. We must remember that not everyone who is at the helm of affairs is truly a leader. Some are mere parasites and figure heads. Nigerian leaders have continued to govern the country ignorantly. They have refused to acquire knowledge necessary for good governance and their advisers are content with being local champions; together they run down the country. You can't turn your back on knowledge and make progress. There is always a solution, a way out... knowledge shows you the way to go.
After visiting two or three African countries and seeing how their educational system works, I get really angry with all those who have attempted to govern our country. We have more resources - financial and human - than most other African countries but why can't we have quality and stable tertiary education in Nigeria? Why can't the university libraries have up to date books and journals? Why can't the libraries offer the needed services that they should offer, such as national, regional, continental, and international exchange of information? The why's are endless. I guess the only answer is that our leaders lack an understanding of what knowledge is and how to acquire it. Regardless of how large Nigeria is, give it a knowledgeable government and things will begin to turn around. Who said corruption has no cure? It's all about knowledge....
Knowledge takes you places but ignorance takes you out of the equation. Otherwise, why is Nigeria a powerless giant?
Just my thoughts. What do you think?
Knowledge they say is power.Wisdom I believe is knowledge in action,these two go hand in I suppose.A knowledgable person is wise in all things and becomes unbeatable in his field leadership inclusive.Good governance is built on wisdom which is what our leaders lack.
ReplyDeleteI like this. Indeed knowledge gives light and produces wisdom. May God grant our leaders wisdom and understanding.
ReplyDeleteDon't know if it's just ignorance or corruption that makes our leaders what they are today. Look at Fashola of Lagos, what makes him so different from the rest? Does he read more, is he more exposed, or does he have a better mind and isn't always looking for new ways to pilfer money from the govt.
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