Leadership is about listening and respecting others: Minister Kumar

Newly inducted student prefects at Lovu Sangam School have been reminded that leadership is about bringing positive changes to individuals and the institution as a whole.

While officiating at the prefect induction ceremony held at the school in Lautoka, the Minister for Youth and Sports Parveen Kumar said one can never be a good leader if they are not good with their fellow colleagues.

He said leadership was about listening and respecting others as opposed to abusing one’s power.

From a total of 690 students, about 99 students were elected as school prefects.

School headteacher, Sumintra Chand, said the badge was not for show but rather a responsibility to uphold.

“You will work closely with teachers to move forward positively,” Ms Chand said.

“Remember a prefect is surely not a boss but rather a guide and an extra helping hand.”