In the African Continent and beyond…
Those of us aspiring to or already in public service should frequently examine ourselves, to ensure that what drives us is love. A strong burning love for the cause, filled with furthering values. When this burning love comes alive, it will undoubtedly express itself as a strong desire to serve, not take or rule.
Real love for a higher cause begets service to this cause. And to serve is to give one’s whole heart and live in furtherance of that noble cause. In this desire to serve, the welfare of those you wish to advance and support becomes your primary focus, not personal gain.
A person who is cultivating or already lives in this burning love will never be able to hide it, even when they do not use words to express it. Their being, thoughts, and conduct will speak it and bear witness to it. The effect of this on their environment and personal relations will be one of inspiration and strength, because love to serve a higher cause burns in them like an eternal flame.
Such a person cannot regard their work or aspirations as a “profession”, but a calling. A calling to operationalize this higher cause through the service of their duties. To work diligently and earnestly towards its realization, for the benefit of their constituents.
It is against this strict yardstick that we who wish to work or are already in public service in Africa (and beyond), should frequently examine ourselves.
~Dr. Ikenna Ezealah
Nation Upbuilding 