Ethical Leadership Means Protecting What Feeds Us
Introduction
In a powerful report by Arise News, civil society organizations , led by the Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF), Environmental Rights Action, and GMO-Free Nigeria Alliance have called on Nigeria’s federal government to ban the importation and cultivation of genetically modified organisms (GMOs).
Their demand is not just scientific or political, it’s a cry for ethical responsibility in leadership.
These groups warn that GMOs compromise not only food security but cultural heritage, biodiversity, and public health. This isn’t just about agriculture; it’s about the future of Nigeria.
Our Seeds, Our Stories: What We Risk Losing
Imagine your grandmother's farmland, rich, green, and brimming with crops passed down through generations. Seeds once freely exchanged are now replaced by expensive, engineered varieties from foreign corporations.
Farmers lose control over their food systems, while communities face new health and environmental uncertainties. And all this is done in the name of “development".
The activists say it plainly: food is not just food it is identity, culture, and power. Introducing GMOs without proper consultation or ethical checks means prioritizing profits over people.
The Soft Skill Behind the Headlines: Ethical Judgment
Leadership is not only about making fast decisions,it’s about making *right* decisions. Ethical judgment is the ability to pause and ask:
- Who benefits from this?
- What are the long-term consequences?
- Does this decision reflect justice, equity, and sustainability?
Whether you’re in government, a corporate boardroom, or running a small business, how you choose to act in morally complex moments defines your legacy.
Why This Matters More Than Ever
The GMO debate is about more than science. It’s about sovereignty, safety, and ethics. It challenges every leader, political, corporate, or community-based, to ask:
Am I leading in the best interest of my people?
It’s not just the federal government that must reflect. It’s every one of us in positions of influence.
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