Transformational Ajayi leading DSS
“Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power” …Abraham Lincoln, former U. S. President In leading the DSS, Ajayi, combines sheer brilliance, courage, determination, humility, qualitative vision, strategic mindset, technocratic expertise, emotional intelligence, high execution rate, empathy, and high level of integrity. Indeed, those rare […]
On LAWMA’s new playbook on environmental offences
By MUYIWA GBADEGESIN In May, a short video clip sparked public outrage: a driver pulled up on the Alapere Link Bridge, opened the boot of his car, and tipped household refuse onto the carriageway before driving off. Within hours, our enforcement teams, working with the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps, LAGESC/KAI, identified and arrested the […]
Bad governance as harbinger of tanker explosions
By NICK DAZANG Confucius(BC 551-BC479)is a celebrated Chinese philosopher and sage. His teachings, Confucianism, named after him, emphasize morality in governance, harmonious social relationships, righteousness, kindness, sincerity, integrity and demonstration of compassion by leaders. Confucius’ wisdom is underscored by one of his thought-provoking pronouncements in the course of a tour of one of China’s regions. […]
Tariff by Trickery: How 15% import duty could betray the President and Nigerians
This gathering brought together government representatives, business figures, and associates of a private petroleum refining bigwig
The trouble with Nigeria’s healthcare system
By MICHAEL OWHOKO The quality of a country’s healthcare system is a mirror image of its leaders’ commitment to citizens’ health. Countries like Singapore, Japan, South Korea and Switzerland are among the world’s top countries with best healthcare for citizens, driven majorly by robust funding and well-structured policy programme. Leaders in these countries do not go […]
Why Edo State’s support for MOWAA is gift to culture, not loss to govt
By Enotie Ogbebor In a recent statement that has sparked debate in Edo State, a committee established by Governor Monday Okpebholo claimed that despite the state government’s allocation of N3.8 billion to the Museum of West African Art (MOWAA), the Edo government holds “no equity” in the project. *This assertion, while technically correct, highlights an […]
