Uganda, April 29 -- Ethical leadership has been defined by scholars to mean "A form of leadership in which individuals demonstrate conduct for the common good that is acceptable and appropriate in every area of their life." It is leadership where a leader's conduct is dictated by 'values, vision and virtue.'

The argument that Africa's fundamental problem is poor leadership has been propounded many times. Our continent is rich in natural resources, cultural diversity and conducive weather in many places. However, managing these abundant natural resources and rich cultural heritage and unleashing them as tools of transformation requires the right kind of leadership in every sphere.

Oluwatobi Aigbogun, an international relations scholar fr...