Tag: governance

Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation unveils LEAD programme to groom Africa’s next generation of public sector leaders …. 50 Young Civil Servants to be trained annually in Governance, Reform, and Policy Innovation

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In a strategic move to transform public governance across Africa, the Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation has launched the Leadership Enhancement and Development (LEAD) programme, a flagship initiative that will train 50 high-potential young African civil servants each year.   Unveiled on Thursday, the programme is the result of a strong partnership between the Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation and four major institutions: the Africa CEO Forum, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA), and the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank). The initiative is designed to foster excellence in public…

Politics, governance and the value of time By abiodun KOMOLAFE

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Governance requires effective time management to thrive. Unfortunately, political systems often waste this precious resource, compromising citizens’ well-being and national prosperity. As a universal currency, time is equally distributed but unequally valued, with marginalized communities frequently bearing the brunt of temporal inefficiencies.   At the politics-time intersection, power dynamics emerge, shaping lives through prioritization, policy and resource allocation. To maximize productivity, strategies like prioritization and goal-setting are crucial, lest poor management leads to missed deadlines and lost opportunities. Historically, societies aligned tasks with natural rhythms, highlighting the tension between short-term…

How 10th Assembly Can Achieve Stability In Governance – Lawan

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President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has advised the incoming 10th National Assembly to maintain a bi-partisan approach that prioritised the national interest amid its deliberations. According to him, any approach to the contrary would thwart every attempt by the incoming parliament to achieve stability in governance and maintain a harmonious relationship with the executive that benefits the Nigerian people. Lawan gave the advice, on Tuesday, during a farewell visit by the outgoing British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Catriona Laing, to his office at the National Assembly, Abuja. Lawan, in…

PDP Set for Governance, Commissions Revamped Research Arm

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In preparation to run a solution-driven government upon assumption of office in May 2023, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is set to commission its revamped research arm, the Peoples Democratic Institute (PDI) to enhance the Party’s intellectual resource base ahead of the 2023 general elections. The Presidential Candidate of the PDP, H.E Atiku Abubakar is expected to lead other Party leaders and development Partners to perform the commissioning ceremony on Friday, November 18, 2022 at the PDI Ultra-Modern Complex in Asokoro, Abuja. Hon. Debo Ologunagba,PDP National Publicity Secretary in a…

EDI FESTIVAL: Ooni seeks more women participation in Governance as Ife remembers Moremi

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The Arole Oduduwa and Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II, has sought the increased inclusion of more women in leadership positions across the country.   Ooni Ogunwusi who doubled as Co-Chairman, National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria (NCTRN), made the call at his ancient Ile- Oodua Palace in Ile-Ife on Monday, while celebrating the annual Edi Festival. EDI Festival is an annual ritual in Ile-ife done in acknowledgment of the heroic life and sacrifice of Moremi Ajasoro, an Ife woman who helped to secure the land…

OBi-Datti Candidacy: Restoring Public Confidence in Governance By Celestine Kezie Jr.

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The Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) for the February 25th, 2023 general election Mr Peter Obi has always argued that when the person at the helm of affairs is not stealing and his family members and cronies are not stealing, corruption in governance will be reduced by fifty percent.   I can’t agree more with him. The fact is that the Nigerian political system is presently wrecked by the cumulative failure of those in government which in turn gives rise to angry and dissatisfied citizens who, in protest,…

Nigerians gather for Joint Conference Seeking Increased Youth Participation in Governance

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Four leading civic society groups in the country have concluded plans for a nationwide activity geared towards sensitizing Nigerian youths to participate more in governance and the political process. The project will commence in the Southeast with a ‘Nigeria Youth Conference & Debate Tournament’ scheduled for the 23rd – 26th of March 2022 at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State. The theme for the Conference is, ‘Towards Increased Youth Participation in Governance.’ The organisers of the youth conference are, Online Publishers Association of Nigeria, OPAN, The Nigeria Citizens Initiative…

Your failure In Governance has betrayed The Not-Too-Young-To-Run Campaign- TSG carpets Yahaya Bello

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The Tinubu Support Group (TSG) has described Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello as a betrayal of Not-too-Young-to-Run Campaign with his shoddy performance in governance. The TSG stated this against the backdrop of an interview granted a national daily by the governor in which he advised the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu to drop his presidential ambition. Governor Bello had on Sunday, August 22, in an interview with Dailytrust asked Asiwaju Tinubu to drop his presidential ambition and support him, noting that “ as…

Stakeholders laud Bello’s giant strides in security, governance

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Some stakeholders in Nigeria have commended Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi, for his giant strides in security and his approach to good governance as he celebrated his 46th birthday.   The stakeholders gave the commendation at GYB @ 46 Birthday Symposium, with the theme: ”Insecurity In Nigeria And Role Of The Youth”, organised to mark the 46th birthday celebration of the governor on Friday at Government House, Lokoja. In his contribution, the Oni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi Ojaja II, commended the governor for his achievements in security and for…

New Niger State Urban Support policy ‘ll reshape financial management,governance – SSG

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The Secretary to the Government of Niger State (SSG), Ahmed Ibrahim Matane has reaffirmed that the new Niger State Urban Support Policy would facilitate a profound paradigm shift that build good understanding, mutual respect, and a sustainable partnership between the State and residents of Cities. Ahmed Matane disclosed this when he declared open Policy Dialogue and Validation of the Draft Niger State Urban Policy held at Justice Idris Legbo Kutigi International Conference Centre, Minna. The SSG revealed that it is expected that the new Policy would enable towns and cities…