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| Dr Osahon Enabulele, former President of the World Medical Association and Director General of the Dr Osahon Enabulele Foundation (DOEF) |
Dr Osahon Enabulele, former President of the World Medical Association and Director General of the Dr Osahon Enabulele Foundation (DOEF), has called on governments to embrace leadership excellence and ethical governance as the year 2026 begins.
In his New Year message, delivered on behalf of the Foundation’s Board of Trustees and Management Team, Enabulele urged authorities at all levels to prioritise security, health, education, welfare, and prosperity, describing these as essential for sustainable national development.
He extended greetings to citizens, members, partners, volunteers, and stakeholders, stressing that the new year must be approached with renewed determination and collective responsibility. He expressed gratitude for the opportunity to witness another year, which he described as one of possibilities.
Reflecting on 2025, Enabulele noted that the year was marked by global, regional, national, and local challenges, but also offered opportunities that strengthened the Foundation’s resolve to serve humanity with compassion, integrity, and purpose.
Despite operating in a difficult socio-economic and political environment, the Foundation recorded significant impact in communities, schools, and among individuals, demonstrating resilience and commitment to its mission.
Among its achievements, the Foundation championed leadership excellence, promoted good governance, advanced healthcare and education, and organised a state-wide Inter-Schools debate contest in Edo State.
The contest involved 52 schools and 586 students across all 18 local government areas and three senatorial districts, highlighting the Foundation’s dedication to nurturing critical thinking and civic responsibility among young people.
Enabulele acknowledged the support of members, partners, donors, and volunteers, noting that their contributions enabled the Foundation to achieve milestones despite challenging circumstances.
Looking ahead, he declared that 2026 presents opportunities to deepen impact, expand reach, and reaffirm commitment to building an egalitarian society anchored on justice, equity, and inclusivity.
He pledged that the Foundation would remain focused on leadership development, policy advocacy, and empowerment initiatives that guarantee equitable access to education and healthcare. Innovation, collaboration, and sustainable solutions, he said, will remain central to its strategy.
Enabulele emphasised that governments must rise above mediocrity and corruption, insisting that leadership excellence and ethical governance are indispensable for improved national development.
He warned that failure to prioritise citizens’ welfare, security, health, and education would perpetuate stagnation, deepen inequality, and erode public trust in institutions.
The Foundation’s message also urged citizens to act as responsible followers, committed to changing negative narratives by holding governments accountable and rejecting inducements that corrupt the system.
Enabulele stressed that accountability must become a civic duty, with citizens refusing to tolerate incompetence, corruption, or neglect from those entrusted with public office.
He argued that only through collective responsibility, with all stakeholders effectively playing their roles, can 2026 become a transformative year for nations and their people.
The Foundation vowed to intensify efforts in deconstructing negative narratives, empowering citizens, and promoting values that strengthen democracy, social justice, and national cohesion.
Enabulele invited citizens to join the Foundation’s journey in 2026 through support, advocacy, and shared belief in a better future, insisting that progress requires unity of purpose and commitment.
He described the Foundation as a pacesetter determined to inspire change, noting that its work in leadership development and civic engagement would continue to challenge entrenched dysfunctions in governance.
The New Year message carried urgency, reflecting Enabulele’s frustration with persistent failures in governance and his determination to mobilise citizens towards demanding accountability.
He underscored that prosperity cannot be achieved without ethical leadership, warning that corruption, insecurity, and neglect of education and healthcare remain obstacles to advancement.
The Foundation’s emphasis on youth empowerment through education and debates was presented as a deliberate strategy to cultivate future leaders capable of dismantling entrenched corruption and mediocrity.
Enabulele insisted that the time for excuses has passed, declaring that governments must demonstrate genuine commitment to citizens’ welfare or risk losing legitimacy and public confidence.
He urged leaders to embrace transparency, accountability, and service, stressing that governance must be about people, not personal enrichment or political expediency.
The Foundation’s message portrayed 2026 as a decisive year in which governments and citizens must choose between transformative progress and continued decline.
The Foundation’s appeal to citizens to reject inducements was a direct challenge to entrenched practices of vote-buying and patronage that undermine democracy and perpetuate corruption.
Enabulele’s insistence on responsible followership highlighted the role of citizens in shaping governance outcomes, stressing that silence or complicity only emboldens corrupt leaders.
The message concluded with optimism, expressing confidence that with collective effort, 2026 could become a year of transformation, progress, and renewed hope for nations and their people.
The Foundation reaffirmed its commitment to dismantling negative narratives, empowering citizens, and inspiring governments to embrace ethical governance.
Enabulele’s words positioned the Foundation as a moral compass and rallying point for citizens demanding accountability and reform, setting a bold agenda for 2026.
