Prof Yemi Osinbajo – Nigeria needs Leaders with Integrity and are Trustworthy!

Prof Yemi Osinbajo, the Vice Presidential Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and a Senior Pastor in the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Speaking at the 2015 edition of the Annual Global Students Congress organized by the Students Ministry arm of the Foursquare Gospel Church in Nigeria (the National Fellowship of Foursquare Students, NaFFS) themed “RIGHTEOUSNESS” on Wednesday 4th of March 2015 emphasized the importance of integrity, trustworthiness, respect for obligation, and reliability amongst others as key attribute a leader of a great nation must possess.

Taking the Lead from Prov 14:34, He highlighted the biblical affirmation of righteousness as exalting a nation. He equally stated that despite the fact that there is palpable corruption and unrighteousness all around us, the whole world is looking for men and women of integrity to do business with and commit very serious business of leadership into their hands. He charged the youths to take trustworthiness and integrity seriously in their lives.

God, he says, holds the Christians responsible for the festering unrighteousness and corruption in the society because they are supposed to be the light of the world and salt of the earth, with the responsibility of making disciples of others. Christians are supposed to show godly and righteous examples for others to follow in all facets of life. Giving insights on the Protestant Reformation in Europe and Asia in the 18th Century, which led to economic transformation of their continents, as a case study, he emphasized that Christians are supposed to truly portray the real and true essence of Christianity, which is righteousness. He admonished the participants to pattern their lives after God in righteousness.

Live a Life of Integrity, It Pays! Prof Yemi Osinbajo tells Foursquare Students

What a nation like ours needs to develop and be among the leading nations of the world are leaders who will lead with righteousness and integrity. It does not matter the religion affiliation, any nation where integrity, respect for the natural principles of justice and concern for the welfare of the less privilege are taking seriously, will develop and grow into its full potentials. Students should take the issues of righteousness very seriously in their various involvements in life because it pays. Righteousness gives a man a high reputation in the society. When the chips are down, a man with integrity wins with people.

Prof. Yemi Osinbajo was given the 2015 Legacy Awards by the Students’ Body in recognition of his immense contribution to the growth, development of students and youths in Nigeria and for standing tall as a Model of Righteousness in Public Service. The NaFFS body thereafter prayed for, and wished the erudite scholar, legal luminary per excellence and Senior Advocate of Nigeria outstanding success in his future public service endeavours.