Nigeria’s challenges are political, not religious — Oyewole, YCE scribe
Chief Dipo Oyewole is the Secretary-General of the Yoruba Council of Elders, YCE. In this interview, he speaks, on State Police, how the selection process, operational guidelines
How I intend to promote West African tourism – Toyosi Orunmiyi
Toyosi Orunmuyi is an entrepreneur and accountant steadily making his mark in the Nigerian hospitality industry. In this interview with Juliet Ebirim, Orunmuyi whose dream is to grow Intra-West African Tourism discussed his plans, passion, challenges, as well as his newly launched beach resort, 234 Lofts. Excerpts…
I accidentally joined Police but never regretted it — AIG Akem-Horsfall
Policemen would be saluting him. It never occurred to them that I was the officer. When they paid him a compliment , he returned it by responding ‘carry on!
Proposed electoral ammendment: Examine leadership character not electoral laws – SDP’s Adebayo
Adebayo, in this interview,disagrees with the proposed electoral act amendment by the National Assembly even as he casts doubt on the would-be result.
Africa is rich in biodiversity, but … — Ferrari, CEO aDryada
‘Our primary objective is to undertake the restoration of forests, and mangroves, and the preservation of biodiversity, with a specific focus on tropical regions around the globe’
No one prevented Dep Gov from seeing Akeredolu — Ademola-Olateju, Commissioner
“The House of Assembly has started a process. Based on certain allegations against the Deputy Governor. There is no impeachment yet”
Face-Off: We won’t allow cabal ruin Ondo — Enikuomehin
“So there was an Acting Governor who was acting in the air, there was a governor who was absent from duty. Ondo State was rudderless”
AVM OKPERE: Why I nearly reported Abacha to Babangida
Except you knew him in his heydays, you may argue at your detriment that Air Vice Marshal Anthony Okpere, retd, was a man of political power and influence. Aside from residing in highbrow Victoria Island, Lagos, nothing around him suggests authority and affluence. The aura of simplicity surrounding the Uromi-born retired military chief leaves you wondering what has changed between past public office holders and the current set of Nigerian leaders. Answers to that are in this interview with the former Minister of Aviation and Managing Director of defunct Nigeria Airways, who clocked 80 recently.
Rivers as host for NDDC’s Project HOPE
As host to the headquarters of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Rivers State government has, once again, shown that it is accommodating and understanding by providing the necessary platforms for the development of the Niger Delta region.
Technology Transfer: You either buy or steal technology
Dr. Tony Ofoyetan is the Director-General of the International Institute of Professional Security, IIPS, a professional security establishment that provides training and certification of protection professionals. In this chat with Saturday Vanguard, he speaks on why the African continent must not depend on technology transfer for her development because the kind of technology transfer African leaders have been clamoring for, is a mirage. He notes that the exodus of young, vibrant, intelligent African professionals from Africa, and the talk about AI taking over jobs, is not a coincidence. Excerpts
Benin Enterprise Park ‘ll boost Edo State economy —Osayande
Mr Ikponmwonsa Edward Osayande, is the Managing Director of Benin Enterprise Park Limited (BEPL). He spoke on the mandate by Governor Godwin Obaseki, to build an industrial park designed to boost the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Edo State, provide opportunities for training and employment, and to enable efficient, effective, responsive and innovative utilisation of the natural and geographic endowments of the state.
