Bishop of Sokoto Catholic Diocese, Matthew Kukah, has challenged Nigerians to rethink their understanding of leadership, arguing that leadership should not be confused with political office or position.
June 8, 2026
Kukah
By Peter Egwuatu
Bishop of Sokoto Catholic Diocese, Matthew Kukah, has challenged Nigerians to rethink their understanding of leadership, arguing that leadership should not be confused with political office or position.
According to him, many of Nigeria’s problems stem from the tendency to equate leadership with power rather than influence and service.
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