‘Leaders must leave positive legacy for generations’

Reverend Professor Eric Anum, a Senior Lecturer at the University of Cape Coast, has admonished individuals appointed into leadership positions to leave a positive legacy for posterity.

He said leadership is a calling therefore those appointed to such positions should not lord it over their subordinates, but rather serve in humility, fairness, transparency and accountable to humanity and God.

Rev. Prof. Anum gave the advice in a sermon at the Induction Service and Fourth Quarter Religious Parade at the Sekondi Naval Base. It was held in honour of Commodore Peter Kofi Faidoo, the newly appointed Flag Officer Commanding the Western Naval Command.

Preaching on the theme: “A Chosen Vessel of God Called to Serve,” Rev. Prof. Anum said God did not only create man to be faithful and fruitful in all his endeavours but to seek God’s guidance and direction at all times.

He entreated Ghanaians to let the values and virtues hidden in them yield positive fruits that would be remembered by generations yet unborn.

“You should do something distinctive that will change perceptions of those abroad,” he stressed.

Nana Kobina Nketsia V, Omanhen of Essikado Traditional Area, who was the guest of honour, urged leaders in every field of endeavour to serve their communities and countries without fear or favour.

He reminded the men in uniform to understand their calling and protect the integrity of their uniforms at all times.

Reverend Father Commander Alex Abeiku Anaman, the Chaplain of the Ghana Armed Forces, inducted Commodore Peter Kofi Faidoo into office and urged him to be faithful and dedicated in the discharge of his duties.

In his acceptance speech, Commodore Faidoo, pledged to work conscientiously for the safety, honour and welfare of the people of Ghana.

He also promised to work in humility and fairness and asked for the support of both military and civilian employees, to ensure a successful tenure.

Born on March 20, 1959, in Takoradi, Commodore Faidoo took over from Commodore retired Godson Zowonoo last month, as Flag Officer Commanding the Western Naval Command and Two Garrison Command.

He was enlisted into the Ghana Military Academy as a Naval Cadet and graduated on 31st July, 1981.

Commodore Faidoo was the immediate Director General in charge of training at the General Headquarters and was a proud recipient of the prestigious “James Forrestal Award for Forces Planning” from the United States Naval War College.

He holds a Master’s degree in Public Administration from the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA).