Staff Reporter
DIMAPUR, NOVEMBER 17
Stressing on the importance of choosing the right leadership to lead the Nagas forward, renowned preacher Rev. Luoliehu Yimsung has questioned whether the Nagas are serious with leadership. He observed that the failure to choose ‘godly leaders’ has been one of the reasons behind our setbacks. “The need of the hour is to choose godly leaders, and this is a crying need,” said Rev Luoliehu, coordinator of Global Indigenous Prayer Network, Australia.
He was speaking at the seminar organized by the Business Association of Nagaland (BAN) under the banner “Leaders’ Arise Seminar” at Hotel Saramati, Dimapur on Saturday.
The clergy man who also heads the Overseas Naga Association (ONA) felt that the Church is equally responsible in choosing the right leadership.
On this line, he regretted that the Nagas had missed an opportunity in the recent general election held in the early part of this year. He observed that the clean election campaign was far from successful going by the amount of money spent during the election.
“We had the opportunity, but we missed the bus. And now our focus is on the next general elections. Are we honest to ourselves by beating around the bush,” he wondered.
Speaking to a group of entrepreneurs on the topic “Radical leaders for critical hour”, the reverend emphasized the need of “right people and right relationship”, and therefore urged the entrepreneurs to hold responsibility to address the burning issues of our homeland.
“When only you take responsibility to contribute for the well being of the society, you come to know yourself that you will need to do more. A thousand miles starts with a single step,” said Luoliehu who is now based in Australia with his family. He further advised the businesspersons on effective leadership.
“As leaders, let us have the ability, understanding, creativity, intuition, sense of teamwork to lead others. If you are not strong and don’t have the ability as a leader, then it gives insecurity to your people,” he underlined.
BAN general secretary Dr Khekugha Muru chaired the seminar, while its treasurer Mongkum Jamir, delivered the welcome address. The vote of thanks was tendered by its information secretary Mar Longkumer.
