AN APPRAISAL OF ISAIAH’S “HERE AM I SEND ME (ISAIAH 6:8B)”: A CHALLENGE TO THE CONTEMPORARY NIGERIAN LEADERS.

Abstract

This study focuses on the enlistment of ancient Prophet Isaiah into the prophetic and leadership agenda of God to the Israelites and other surrounding nations. The role of a prophet is to direct the people to the path of godliness and by extension, the stability and prosperity of the society. It observes that the demands of leadership played a pivotal role in the success of his calling and enlistment. It outlines some principles of effective leadership, roles of leadership to the existence or otherwise of any society and valuable lessons Nigerian leaders can sieve from the calling and prophetic leadership of Isaiah so as to confront the social, political and economic challenges in Nigeria. The study submits that if Nigerian leaders want to avert the incessant destruction of lives and property as well as the offensive poverty ravaging the populace, they must learn from all the shortfalls, weaknesses, mistakes, strengths, courage, commitments and willingness of prophet Isaiah in serving God and humanity. This will enable them adopt superior ideologies that will ensure mutual respects, relationships, justice, equity and fairness to all and sundry in the country.