Transformational leaders are idealised in the sense that they are exemplars of working for the benefit of the team, organisation or community.
In the words of Bass (1985), a transformational leader can be defined on the impact that it has on followers.
Transformational leaders garner trust, respect and admiration from their followers.
The followers of such a leader feel admiration, loyalty and respect for them.
Former American President, Franklin Roosevelt and the Premier of the Western Region of Nigeria, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, were regarded as transformational leaders.
As a critical torchbearer of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State celebrating his third anniversary in power, with the catch words: “I came prepared.”
Anambra people can “sleep with their eyes closed” courtesy of an effective security system.
Secondary school students are leading in public exams. Anambra is a now destination for core investors.
The peace-evolving leadership style of Ozonkpu (Dr) Victor Ike Oye, National Chairman, APGA, has brought effective party cohesion, leaving the governor to focus on state governance rather than dissipating his energy on party management.
Angel Folorunso
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