By Owei Lakemfa IN the last 10 days, our country has been forced to its knees by horrendous massacres such as the over 100 killed by bandits in Katsina, Sokoto and  Plateau states and the steep rise in COVID-19 casualties, including the infection of dozens of health workers. Tragically, these have not been the focus […]

By Dr Leesi Gborogbosi Politics and Governance are about resource mobilization and equitable distribution. A key goal of public sector governance is to maximise happiness for the citizens. The concept of “I Lead, You Follow” is old fashion. Great leaders “inspire people to attain their potentials”. Leadership is not about mobilising “boys” to hijack ballot […]

THERE is a growing consensus that the Coronavirus pandemic is bound to become a change agent by the time it is over. The way the disease has generated mortalities even in the developed world (Europe, Asia and America) despite their advanced health systems will surely rush political leaders and experts back to the drawing boards […]

Anambra State government has launched the Open Government Partnership, OGP, aimed at fostering transparency and accountability in governance and budget implementation.

For this assignment of setting the tone for Sokoto ANEC 2019, let me begin with what should really be the endnote.  It is a quote from The Senior Director for Research and Analysis at Freedom House in Washington DC, Sarah Repucci (founded in 1941 to conduct research and advocacy on democracy, political freedom and human rights) on the nexus between press freedom, good governance and democratic dividends.