After his enlightening first session on “Learning the Moral Values of Igbo Greatness,” Prof. Casmir Chukwunonyelum Kingsley Ani returns to discuss “Ethical Leadership in Igboland.” In this conversation, he emphasizes that leadership is not an accident but a journey of intentional moral and intellectual development grounded in Igbo cultural wisdom.
00:00 - Introduction
02:08 - Disclaimer
02:35 - Welcoming of the Guest; Prof. Casmir Ani
04:38 - Prof Miriam Ikejiani' on Igbo Values
06:37 - Igbo Governors should model Igbo Ethics and values
09:05 - Umuigbo need to be transformed by Igbo Values
12:48 - Initiatory Processes of Igbo Values
16:45 - How Ndigbo Identifies their Chi
18:49 - Igbos need to address their fundamentals
21:08 - How Igbo values are embedded in Igbo Children
23:17 - Igbo Children in Diaspora don't know Igbo Values
26:43 - The importance of investing at home
27:53 - The Tragedy of unpreparedness
35:28 - Sanction is the mechanism for maintaining values
36:35 - The future belongs to those who are righteous
40:44 - The key takeaways
CREDITS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS:
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GUEST ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND CONSENT
Ndigbo Viva thanks Prof. Casmir C.K. Ani for sharing valuable insights that have enriched our mission to advance Igbo civilization.
This video was made with the informed consent of Prof. Casmir C.K. Ani in line with YouTube Policies. All views expressed remain those of Prof. Ani does not represent the position of Ndigbo Viva.
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BOOK REFERENCES
Ikejiani-Clark, M. (2009). Peace studies and conflict resolution in Nigeria: A reader. Ibadan, Nigeria: Spectrum Books.
INTRO MUSIC SOURCE
Title: “Guts Before Glory” by Naem Sparta (RetroSynth Records, 17 Jul 2025): musicbrainz.org/recording/31f4d30d-31eb-4e84-8ac8-59aaf818783e
VISUAL SOURCES
Prof. Miriam Ikejiani-Clark (2011, October 11).testingonlyon25jan2012. [Photograph]. Testing Only on 25 Jan 2012. https://testingonlyon25jan2012.wordpress.com/2011/10/11/miriam-ikejiani-clark-tear-for-a-quintessential-woman/
Monsignor Obiora Ike (Producer). (May 27, 2018). Lohmann, M. Image [Video screenshot]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJc20iyGAwI
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Managing Director, World Bank Fund. (July 28, 2010). International Monetary [Photograph]. IMF Photographic Archives. https://yo.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ngozi_Okonjo-Iweala#/media/F%C3%A1%C3%ACl%C3%AC:Okonjo-Iweala,_Ngozi_(2008_portrait).jpg
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. (2025, February 17). Nwebonyi OliverJunior [Photograph]. Facebook group “Nigerian Teachers”. https://www.facebook.com/groups/nigerianteachers/posts/4959580914267255/
Dr. Chuba Okadigbo (2024, February 8).Wikipedia. Wikimedia Commons. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:
TEAM ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
Host: Akachukwu Nwankpo (Oputaifeadi)
Visual Editing: Emeka Okorie
Blog Website Mgt: Chukwukadibia Ekene
Research support: Esther Ime
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