(First of two parts)

It took a while before fathers got their own special day on the calendar and proper recognition for their valuable contribution to the family, community and society.

But for these top government officials and leaders of some of the country’s largest corporations, the celebration of their father’s role in their formation does not only happen in June. Rather, it is an everyday affair.

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Here, they talk about just how much of an impact their fathers made in their lives and the valuable lessons that helped shape them into the leaders they are today.FEATURED STORIES