06 Jun 2023

Leadership plays an important role in community development.

Therefore, leaders required support from members in order to execute duties effectively.

It was on such a backdrop that the newly appointed chief for Boseja Ward in Maun, Kgosi Taffy Wellio called for support in carrying out his duties.

Kgosi Wellio made the call at an event to officially welcome him to the kgotla recently.

He informed the gathering that he was ready to serve them with dignity and respect irrespective of their social status.

Kgosi Wellio assured the community a smooth working relationship and urged them to participate in community activities, attend meetings and also play a key role in the development of the village.

“I promise to serve you and carry all my duties with diligence and I call you to support me so that we take our ward to greater heights,” he said.

He also called on parents to play their part in the upbringing of their children noting that juvenile delinquency was a serious concern.

“Bad parenting is one of the main factors behind the increasing juvenile delinquency and I urge parents to join forces with traditional leaders to instill discipline among children,” Kgosi Wellio added.

He further implored parents not to pamper their children but teach them values and morals to survive.

Kgosi Wellio was recently appointed chief representative following the death of Kgosi Kegaisamang Ramokwena in 2021.

Speakers wished Kgosi Wellio well in his new assignment and called him to serve the community wholeheartedly.

Pastor John Kamedi of Seventh Adventist Church urged him to conduct himself in a professional manner to earn and keep their respect.

“You should seek wisdom upon the Lord, love your job and visit decent areas in order to protect your reputation as a leader,” Pastor Kamedi said.

For his part, Boseja Village Development Committee chairperson, Mr Segopotso Sebetwane thanked Batawana tribal authority for following the right procedure in the appointment of Kgosi Wellio. ENDS