Two Governors, Same Region, Impressive Credentials With Opposite Decisions

One governor, a former Managing Director/CEO of one of Nigeria’s top five banks, decided to convert the newly built government house, constructed by his immediate predecessor, into a hotel. Why? He deemed it too luxurious and costly to maintain. With his background in banking, he understands cost, value, and responsible spending.

The other governor, a professor of finance and former Governor of the Central Bank, made it a priority to build a brand new, extravagant government house and even held a lavish commissioning ceremony to unveil it.

Both leaders have stellar academic and professional credentials. Both understand finance, cost, and expenditure. Yet, when faced with the same issue, they made completely different choices.

This is why educational qualification should not be the sole basis for selecting leaders.

Not all impressive credentials translate to good governance. True leadership is about values, vision, and the willingness to put the people above personal legacy.