This was precisely what came to my mind as I watched Professor Kingsley Moghalu spoke at the last Leadership 2023 Conference and Awards, which took place this Tuesday, 5th of March, 2024, at Transcorp Hilton Hotels, Abuja, FCT. Professor Moghalu was the Keynote speaker. The topic was: “An Economy In Distress: Which Way Forward?” I watched him dissected the topic, spoke frankly and proffered concise and precise recommendations to our problems, many of them very ‘brutal’, he spoke like my senior friend.
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This phenomenon of Nigerian presidential hopefuls shedding tears in public has become a common spectacle in recent years. These tears are often seen as attempts to gain public sympathy and project an image of vulnerability and emotional depth. The sincerity and impact of these tears are often called into question, as the actions of these politicians do not always align with the emotions they display.
The families of the abducted children are living through a nightmare, unable to sleep as they anxiously await any news of their loved ones. The harrowing reports of the conditions faced by the kidnapped children, including a lack of food, only add to the distress and anguish experienced by the families. The scale of the kidnapping in Kuriga is unprecedented, with almost every household in the town affected by the abduction of a child.
The Nigerian economy has faced numerous challenges over the years, with one of the most pressing issues being hyperinflation. As…
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Mr. Wong’s academic background, with a Double Degree and PhD from Harvard University in Economics, is certainly impressive. However, what truly set him apart from the other candidates was his exceptional score in the various criteria used to evaluate his suitability for the role. Character, performance, integrity, quality, and job Key Performance Indicators were all given careful consideration, with Mr. Wong emerging as the candidate who demonstrated the highest level of excellence in each of these areas.
As the administration of Sokoto State under the leadership of His Excellency, Dr. Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto is now presumably devoid of any distraction sequel to the conclusion of election litigation in his favor at the nation’s apex court, I am not oblivious of the fact that, His Excellency, Dr. Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto is now in a stable frame of mind to face the business of governance before him. Even though, the sole purpose of this piece is not to lecture His Excellency on governance, it is however, highly imperative at this juncture of his journey into the provision of democratic dividends in line with his campaign promises, to remind him of what is expected of him in providing good governance within the realm and perspective of the main social indicators of development namely: education, health, employment rates and gender equality.
Nigeria, as one of the largest economies in Africa, has been facing a plethora of challenges in recent years that have contributed to the current general and pervasive hardships faced by its citizens. One of the key factors behind these hardships is Nigeria’s failing fiscal policies, which have not only failed to effectively address the country’s economic woes but have also exacerbated them.
The Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN) was established with the noble goal of providing a reliable electricity supply to the citizens of Nigeria. However, it has sadly devolved into an organization that routinely engages in acts of incompetence and arbitrary treatment towards its consumers. One glaring example of this misconduct can be seen in the way PHCN has been disconnecting whole estates in places like Garki Area 11 without any reasonable justification.
Reading a LinkedIn post by former Senator Babafemi Ojudu on Chinụa Achebe’s famous literary work, the observation that “when idiots get rich, they don’t mix with others” offers a piercing commentary on the pervasive phenomenon of isolation that often accompanies wealth acquired through corrupt means. This sentiment finds poignant resonance in contemporary Nigerian society, where corrupt politicians, businessmen, religious leaders, and even professionals often distance themselves from the very communities and relationships that once defined them.