AMORC challenges Nigerians on responsibility, ethical leadership
The Ancient Mystical Order Rosae Crucis (AMORC) has called on Nigerians to embrace responsibility, ethical leadership and collective will as critical tools for national development. The charge was given at
- By Glorious Idowu
The Ancient Mystical Order Rosae Crucis (AMORC) has called on Nigerians to embrace responsibility, ethical leadership and collective will as critical tools for national development.
The charge was given at its 2026 Zonal Conclave, which brought together members, dignitaries and traditional leaders for discussions on nation-building and personal transformation.
Speaking during an interaction with journalists, the Grand Master, Fr. Eugenius Idiodi, said responsibility remains the foundation of both personal growth and societal progress.
“Responsibility is a state of being accountable over someone or something for some other thing. It means we recognise the fact that our choices have consequences,” he said.
He noted that many societal challenges stem from a lack of accountability at individual and institutional levels.
“If individuals understand that every action has consequences, we will begin to see changes not only in personal lives but also in how society functions,” he added.
On leadership, Idiodi emphasised the role of enlightened direction in achieving collective progress.
“Leadership and collective will are instruments for order. When leadership is enlightened, it has the capacity to bring people together and channel their energies towards the common good,” he said.
Oba Olatope Ogunlowo stressed the need for moral values and unity in both leadership and followership.
“A society that thrives is one where people act not just for themselves but for the collective good. There must be a balance between leadership and responsibility,” the monarch said.
The conclave featured panel sessions built around four sub-themes: Shared Responsibility: A Spiritual Foundation for National Progress; From Self to Service: Cultivating Responsible Citizenship; Leadership and Collective Will: Instruments for Cosmic Order; and The Key to Enduring Peace and Progress.
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The panel session was headed by Frater Olabimpe Giwa, a Grand Councillor Designate and member of the National Board of AMORC, who led discussions on practical applications of responsibility in daily life.
Other contributors included Frater Gani Adebiyi, Frater Henry Otobrise, and Frater Taiye Olaniyi, who emphasised discipline, accountability and service as key traits of responsible citizens.
Earlier, the Grand Counsellor Designate, Lagos, Frater Gabriel Idahosa, highlighted the importance of unity within the Order and the need to translate knowledge into action.
Also in attendance was His Highness, Frater Babatope Ogunmowo, a Grand Councillor, alongside other senior members of the Order.
Participants, including Frater Raphael, described the conclave as impactful, noting that it provided clarity on personal responsibility and renewed commitment to societal development.
The event concluded with a call on members to apply the principles of responsibility, service and ethical leadership in their daily lives and communities.
