NIGERIANS LAUD SOLUDO'S EXEMPLARY LEADERSHIP

 NIGERIANS LAUD SOLUDO'S EXEMPLARY LEADERSHIP

By Izuchukwu Adichie

In a society where families and vulnerable individuals often resort to borrowing or selling off properties in order to give their deceased loved ones extravagant funerals, while wealthy families, governors and public officials spend exorbitantly on lavish burial ceremonies for their own family members, Nigerians are praising Governor Soludo for setting a commendable example. The governor recently ensured that his beloved father, Pa Simeon Nwankwo Soludo (Akukanawa 1), who passed away at the age of 92, received a decent funeral ceremony in accordance with Anambra state law as enacted in 2019.

Soludo has now become the first Nigerian governor or public official in history to successfully bury his father decently and without any unnecessary fanfare such as funeral bulletins, brochures, gifts, ashebi uniforms, champagne drinks, posters or billboards. Prominent personalities were present at the event which was conducted solemnly. This is an important lesson for all of us to learn - we must ensure that our loved ones receive proper care while they are alive and also be given decent burials when they pass on.

As a compassionate leader who seeks to uplift the poor and needy in the state by promoting their welfare through various initiatives including education support programs, the Soludos will be paying WAEC fees for selected public schools across the state from proceeds saved from buying local substitutes of foreign goods that would have been used for entertaining guests; he exemplifies leadership by ensuring that he practices what he preaches. His exemplary conduct reflects not only his personal values but also aligns closely with Anambra State's Burial Law of 2019 which sets out guidelines aimed at creating more affordable burial options whilst still maintaining dignity.

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