LEADING CHOICE: SERVANT LEADERSHIP, FAITH, GOVERNANCE AND DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA

Abstract

This study investigated the combination of faith in governance in-view of tangible development outcomes based on the background of Servant Leadership with Leading Choice as their derivative Consequently, the study examined values such as openness, honesty, accountability, diligence, dispatch, citizen participation, freewill and initiative as factors of good governance. The theoretical basis is the Servant style of leadership. The Content Analysis research design was used to explain the characteristics of faith, governance and development. To establish what happens in their relationships.  The qualitative methodology and techniques were adopted to identify patterns and trends from the variables under study. It was found that the national development indices of Nigeria improved when governance is faith-based, and followers have learnt to freely make effective and efficient choices in the workplace. This improved performance in each organization and increased the economic development, the human capital development index and the social capital of Nigeria. This study has implications on academic endeavors and practical governance in Nigeria. It has become clear that Servant Leadership is critical in implementing faith principles in the process of Governance, in expectation of Development.