Premium Times op-ed promotes Rotary's Four-Way Test as ethical solution for Nigeria's challenges
A recent Premium Times op-ed by Rotarian Ehi Braimah argues that Rotary International's Four-Way Test ethical framework could transform Nigeria by addressing corruption, poor governance, and ethnic divisions through values-driven leadership. The test asks: Is it the truth? Is it fair to all concerned? Will it build goodwill and better friendships? Will it be beneficial to all concerned?
Braimah highlights Nigeria's abundant resources and youthful potential undermined by decades of corruption, insecurity, and weak institutions. He cites Rotary's global impact—1.4 million members in 46,000 clubs across 200+ countries—and specific Nigerian interventions: funding boreholes for clean water, supporting maternal/child health (over $20M in last 3 years), and contributing to Nigeria's 2020 WHO-certified polio-free status through the Rotary Foundation's $300M+ polio eradication effort.
The article argues that if public officials, business leaders, and citizens applied the Four-Way Test nationally, it could rebuild trust, strengthen institutions, and inspire prosperous, ethical development—proving that sustainable progress begins with shared values, not just infrastructure or policies.
How might applying the Four-Way Test to your daily decisions—at work, in community matters, or personal choices—contribute to the ethical leadership Nigeria needs?