Nigeria’s Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo has come out to say that leaders must remain calm amid adversity.

He recently revealed this at the 25th year anniversary conference of the Redeemer’s International Leadership Academy themed: Winning in Adversity, organized by the Redeemed Christian Church of God.

According to him, it is during adversity or difficulty that leaders are most relevant and most needed, so they cannot afford to lose their heads.

He added that a leader can never lose his cool or his focus at any point in time because he is responsible for his followers.

His words, “It is in times of adversity or difficulty, or hardship that leaders are most relevant and most needed.”

“The leader cannot afford to lose his cool or his focus. He must calm himself down and calm the people down as well.”

“When all is well, there is no need for guidance, encouragement or instruction, but it is especially in the midst of wars, conflicts, insurgency, famines, danger, and fear, that people look to leadership.”

“Moses looked up to God for help and God spoke to Him. But note that Moses first gave the people confidence in the power of God to deliver and fulfill His promises.”

“He had not yet heard from God on this particular problem, but because he knew the God he served, he was able to say this with confidence.”

“God knows all things; we must obey in faith even when we are afraid. This is the burden of leadership, especially leadership according to the principles of scripture.”