Governance not guns will secure West Africa
By Lawal Farouq A recent West Africa Security Retreat has warned that lasting peace will come not from firepower but from accountable institutions, resilient governance, and the trust of citizens. West Africa has been fighting insecurity for decades, yet the region remains trapped in a cycle of violence. Extremist groups regroup after defeats, criminal networks adapt […]
Okezie Ikpeazu : When performance justifies equity, deserves continuity
As the 2019 general elections approach, Abia State is agog as different groups and communities in the stat jostle among themselves to host and celebrate one of their brightest stars, known to some as the “Scholar in Governance”, to others as the “Silent Achiever” and, yet, to some others, as the “Caterpillar Revolutionist” for his many sides rolled into the singular vision of making Abia great and prosperous.
RSSF: Supporting Real sector for poverty reduction
THERE are four things of strategic importance which are lacking largely in most African economies and have resulted in the retardation of growth and development and prevalence of poverty in the vastly endowed continent.
Udom : Winning with workers
BESIDES massive construction and rehabilitation of roads, as well as rehabilitation of hospitals, one other area that has distinguished Governor Udom Emmanuel among most incumbent state governors across the country is his ability to pay regular salaries and monthly pensions despite paucity of funds occasioned by the recession.
Off to Ikenne to consult Awolowo
This past week I got my first taste of the shenanigans in Nigerian politics.
I had been expecting that side of things, of course.
Segun Odegbami: My Political Diary – Day 25
This past week I got my first taste of the shenanigans in Nigerian politics.
