VALUE REBIRTH & EMPOWERMENT INITIATIVE

21/09/2026

12/09/2026

VALUE REBIRTH-CENTRE L*D LEADERSHIP SCHOOL, DELTA STUDY CENTRE, SET 10 INAUGURAL LECTURE: DR. OTIVE IGBUZOR PRESENTS ON “WHAT IS LEADERSHIP?”

The Value Rebirth-Centre L*D Leadership School, Delta Study Centre, held its inaugural leadership lecture with Dr. Otive Igbuzor, Founding Executive Director (FED), Centre for Leadership, Strategy and Development (Centre L*D), Abuja, as the lead facilitator.

The inaugural lecture, titled “What is Leadership?”, provided participants with a comprehensive understanding of leadership as more than the possession of a title, office or position. Dr. Igbuzor emphasized that genuine leadership is demonstrated through influence, character, competence, responsibility, vision, strategic thinking and the ability to create positive transformation.

In his presentation, Dr. Igbuzor examined various dimensions of leadership, including leadership theories, leadership competence, emotional intelligence, social skills, transformational leadership, visionary leadership, strategic leadership and organizational development.

He particularly distinguished between transactional and transformational leadership, explaining that while transactional leadership focuses largely on expectations, performance, rewards and accountability, transformational leadership seeks to inspire people, develop their capacity, change mindsets and transform structures, systems and cultures.

A significant aspect of the lecture focused on the need for leaders to develop a clear and compelling vision. Participants were challenged to think beyond immediate interests and short-term objectives and to develop visions that can guide their personal lives, organizations and communities toward sustainable development.

Dr. Igbuzor further stressed that strategic leaders must think beyond the next election, project cycle or policy blueprint. Leadership, he noted, should address broader issues such as security and development, education and productivity, infrastructure and industrialization, gender inclusion and national development, and economic reform for human well-being.

The lecture also connected contemporary leadership with African values and philosophies, including Ubuntu, Ujamaa and Harambee, emphasizing community, interconnectedness, mutual respect, cooperation, collective responsibility and human dignity.

Participants were equally encouraged to develop financial intelligence and long-term thinking. The facilitator emphasized the importance of financial intelligence, financial planning and financial discipline, including saving, responsible investment, asset building and preparation for the future.

The lecture concluded with a strong emphasis on character and ethical leadership. Participants were reminded that leadership should be measured not merely by wealth, titles or authority, but by integrity, fairness, humility, sacrifice, competence and positive contribution to society.

The session reinforced the Leadership School's broader objective of developing ethical, competent, visionary and transformational leaders who can apply their knowledge and influence to bring about positive change in their families, organizations, communities and the wider society.

The programme was introduced by Pst. Edewor Egedegbe, Director of Studies (DoS), Value Rebirth-Centre L*D Leadership School, Delta Study Centre, who welcomed participants and emphasized the importance of discipline, continuous learning, personal responsibility and capacity development in the leadership journey.

The inaugural lecture marks an important step in the Leadership School's commitment to building a new generation of leaders equipped with the knowledge, skills, character and vision required to contribute meaningfully to societal transformation.

Value Rebirth-Centre L*D Leadership School, Delta Study Centre
Building leaders. Strengthening capacity. Inspiring transformation.

12/09/2026

Igbuzor Urges Emerging Leaders to Develop Skills, Character, Investment Mindset.

The Founding Executive Director and Director of Studies of the African Centre for Leadership, Strategy and Development (Centre L*D) Abuja, Dr. Otive Igbuzor, has identified conceptual, technical and social skills as the three essential competencies leaders need to thrive and make meaningful impact.

Dr. Igbuzor stated this while delivering the inaugural lecture on the topic "What is Leadership" for the 10th set of the Value Rebirth-Centre L*D Leadership School, Delta Study Centre.

According to him, effective leadership requires the ability to conceive ideas and develop a clear vision, possess the technical know-how to translate such vision into reality, as well as collaborate, partner, communicate and relate effectively with others.

He explained that every leader needs “a head, heart and guts” to navigate the leadership process effectively.

“A leader is a person who influences, inspires and motivates others to achieve a common goal while maintaining momentum and creating good feelings in others. Leadership is developed daily, not in a day,” he noted.

The leadership expert further explained that the leadership school was established to equip participants with the capacity to become strategists who can envision their desired future, develop strategies to achieve it, and apply leadership skills towards the transformation of organisations and society.

He identified four levels of impact created by the institute as societal advancement, organisational transformation, team performance and individual development.

Speaking on wealth creation, Dr. Igbuzor identified financial intelligence, financial planning and financial discipline as pathways to wealth. He noted that savings and investment remain reliable ways to make, manage and multiply money, urging the new students to shun a toxic mentality and embrace an investment mindset.

He also advised parents not to focus solely on encouraging their children to acquire formal education, become intelligent or make money, stressing that intelligence alone does not determine success. Rather, children should be deliberately taught good character and how to build healthy relationships with God and fellow human beings.

Dr. Igbuzor commended the Delta Study Centre as the first satellite centre of the Leadership School, noting that it has graduated 897 students from the first to the ninth set, with the ninth set graduating last month.

In his opening charge to the new students, the Founding Executive Director of the Value Rebirth and Empowerment Initiative (VREI) and Director of Studies of the Delta Study Centre, Amb. Pst. Edewor Egedegbe, outlined the rules and regulations of the centre and urged the students to avoid making assumptions.

He encouraged them to cultivate the habit of reading, emphasising that leaders must continually acquire knowledge and broaden their understanding.

“Reading amplifies our voices,” he said, adding that the institute was established to capacitate participants and ground them in the right values needed to thrive and make meaningful contributions to society.

11/09/2026

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11/09/2026

EGEDEGBE URGES SCHOOL WORKERS TO EMBRACE PROFESSIONALISM, ACCOUNTABILITY
https://www.thebrief.com.ng/egedegbe-urges-school-workers-to-embrace-professionalism-and-accountability/

10/09/2026

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10/09/2026

Egedegbe Urges School Workers to Embrace Professionalism and Accountability.

The founding Executive Director of Value Rebirth and Empowerment Initiative (VREI) and South-South Zonal Coordinator of the Male Feminists Network (MFN), Amb. Pst. Edewor Egedegbe, has emphasized the need for professionalism, accountability and a strong work ethic among school workers for effective service delivery and institutional growth.

Egedegbe made the call during a training session with the management and staff of Splendid Spring Secondary School, Osubi, where he spoke on the topic, “Building a Professional, Productive and United School Workforce.”

In his presentation, the development expert defined professionalism as the consistent demonstration of competence and urged teachers to cultivate diligence, proactiveness, respect for institutional policies and a strong spirit of teamwork.

According to him, these qualities are essential for effective service delivery and for making meaningful contributions to the growth and overall objectives of the school.

Emphasizing the importance of responsibility and ownership, Egedegbe encouraged the staff to discharge their duties with excellence, irrespective of their specific roles or schedules. He stressed that every staff member has a responsibility to ensure that tasks are effectively carried out for the collective advancement of the institution.

“Whatever you push forward also pushes you forward,” he noted, encouraging the workers to understand that their personal commitment and contributions to the school ultimately contribute to their own professional growth.

He further challenged the staff to move beyond merely identifying workplace challenges to actively proffering solutions whenever problems arise. The need to take ownership of the institution, he added, requires every member of staff to regard the success of the school as a personal responsibility and consistently give their best towards its advancement.

Egedegbe appreciated the school management for the opportunity to engage with the staff and commended the workers for their participation and presence at the training.

In a similar engagement with teachers of Kingdom Heritage Model School (KHMS), Uti Road, Egedegbe spoke on “Professionalism in Action,” where he focused on the importance of accountability, discipline, competence and character in professional practice.

He described accountability as taking responsibility and ownership for whatever is entrusted to an individual, noting that true professionals do not engage in the blame game but accept responsibility for their actions and respond appropriately when things go wrong.

“Discipline is required as a professional to enable you to do what is required and not what you like. You don't need to shout to make a mark. Correct without humiliating,” he stated.

Speaking on competence, he encouraged the teachers to continually improve their knowledge and skills, while also emphasizing the importance of character.

According to him, competence may create opportunities, but character remains a major determinant of how far an individual can go once such opportunities are presented.

He also urged the teachers to regularly examine themselves and recognize their responsibility as educators to teach values not only through instruction but also through personal example.

As teachers entrusted with the responsibility of imparting knowledge, shaping minds and influencing character, Egedegbe stressed that their conduct and professional standards would ultimately contribute to shaping the kind of society the younger generation would inherit.

09/09/2026

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