Reflecting on Nigeria’s Governance: Insights from the Governors’ Retreat in Rwanda
Meta! What is on my mind? I am ruminating over the retreat of the Nigerian Governors, which took place in
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The True Foundation of Thriving Nations and Organizations
When we hear about nations, communities, or organizations thriving, the essential foundation is respect for the rule of law, due
Guarding Against Betrayal: Lessons in Trust and Discernment from a Tale of Deception
Not all friends, brothers, or sisters are what you think they are to you. Be careful who you tell your
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Ending the Cycle: Combating Corruption and Misgovernance to Prevent Future Coups in Africa
I do not like military coups and there should be no justification for coups because the military would always come
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Restoring Integrity: ECOWAS’ Role in Upholding Democracy and Constitutional Governance
If ECOWAS wants to restore its integrity, it should begin to encourage its members to respect the constitutions of their
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Gabon’s Dynasty: A Closer Look at Governance and the Role of ECOWAS
Gabon is not a monarchy. Yet one family called the “Bongos” passed the administration of that oil rich nation from
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Addressing the Root Causes: Bad Leadership and Economic Mismanagement in National Development
Nobody needs an expert in political economy or other related financial theoretical frameworks to know that bad leadership, crass irresponsibility,
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Reviving Democracy: Lessons from Coups and Paths to a Prosperous Nigeria
We all know now that a democracy that takes the people for granted may last only for a period. No
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From Venezuela to Nigeria: The Rise of Non-State Actors and the Threat to National Stability
Venezuela’s experience showed that the more battered an economy is, the more the emergence of non-state actors, who in the
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Standing Firm in Integrity: Weathering the Storms of Corruption with a Clear Conscience
There is no way you do the right things right in a corrupt ridden space where the wrongs are gratuitously
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Embracing Resilience: Finding Strength in Trials and Triumphs
I do not dwell on lamentations. Not because my race through life had no twisted curves and thorns. I know
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