President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Fidelis Ozichukwu- Chukwu has reaffirmed his commitment to hand over the reins of leadership to an indigene of Rivers State, after his tenure.
This was made public in a statement made available to newsmen in Enugu, by Publicity Secretary of the Apex Igbo Group Alex Ogbonna
The Igbo Leader affirmed that the success or failure of any organization is a function of its leadership recruitment process. explaining that the Screening, Appeal and Electoral Committees for the purpose of the forthcoming Ohanaeze election comprise men and women whose public records and antecedents are above reproach.
He urged the people of Igbo extraction in Rivers State in particular and other Igbo states in general to ensure that only men and women of integrity and proven records of accomplishments are put forward to fill the offices zoned to the states in accordance with the rotation principles of Ohanaeze Ndigbo.
The PG emphasised that for one to lead the Igbo, the person must have proven experience in leadership roles, particularly in cultural organizations, age grades, town unions, market associations or similar contexts.
He stated further that the person must be well educated with demonstrable leadership traits, including strategic thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills.
He added that the person must have cultural competence; a deep understanding of Igbo culture, traditions, and values. Above all, such person must have a profile of strong moral character, transparency, and accountability.
The Ohanaeze PG appealed to the Federal government to put more efforts into the resolution of the state of insecurity in the South East Region, by assisting the states to revive the industries and thereby providing employments to the teeming youths.
He added that to restore peace and order, there is the need for a balance of kinetic and non kinetic approaches.
