THE following quote describesdespotic governments: “Like the crowns of France and Spain, the English monarchy had no superior in its realm, it was not in any way answerable to its subjects for its policy or actions, and no lawful means or agencies existed to control, correct, or coerce it if it was guilty of excess or wrong doing.

DURING the 1996 Images of Africa festival in Copenhagen, Denmark, there were many cultural events showcasing the beautiful cultures of Africa to the rest of the world.

I AM converting this topic to a two-part serial in response to a challenge posed by one of the readers. He or she did not supply his/her name, but the GSM number is 08033539191. And the text message reads: “Your article on page 49 in the Vanguard of today (Monday October 31st 2011) is not in-depth at all. You wrote about why the 1979 and 1999 Constitutions failed. You even wrote why suggestions by others will not work but you did not do a good job on how yours will succeed”. May I thank the reader for this prompting. There must be millions of others who share this view.

This week, we publish the above titled piece by a guest columnist. The content, as avid readers will observe, is in consonance with what we have preached in this column for several years.

It is inconceivable that the Federal Minister of Finance and team leader of the National Economic Management Team, would imagine that she can succeed with her assignment without a strong banking sector behind her.

It all started with my appointment by CAF as one of the four General Coordinators for next year’s Nation’s Cup to be hosted by Gabon and Equatorial Guinea. By implication I was to be part of the draws to be hosted by Equatorial Guinea in Malabo.

HI Readers! The bus tour of London really loosened me up, and all the loneliness and self-pity I had been experiencing disappeared fast. I couldn’t help wishing that we had something similar back home, say, in Lagos , Abuja, or any of the big cities. It’s so relaxing and educative too.

When I consider what Nigerians are exposed to in all areas of life in this country, I can’t help but admire their high spirit of tolerance, perseverance and ‘make do.’

As a young girl, she discovered her gift of speaking in tongues and prophecy at a time when she knew virtually nothing about such things as she was born into an Anglican church family. Fate had its way, and today, Bishop Chioma Grace Dauji is the Founder/Presiding Bishop of Amazing Grace Pentecostal Church in Lagos. She shares with Vista Woman her passion for serving God and humanity, particularly her work with prison inmates. Her words:

For some time now, the National Assembly has done some good work in its effort to redirect public affairs to the path of good governance. The Assembly has been busy getting several government officials to appear before it to clarify certain issues of public interest.