Category: Columnist

By Oke Godwin OlaOluwa (OGO) I wish to congratulate you as you prepare to take the mantle of leadership of this great country. Your Excellency, I understand the past few days will be the most anxious moment of your life. A vision nutured for over 30 years is about to become a reality. Your excellency, tomorrow, you will be adorn with a new crown and a staff of authority to lead the largest black population of over 200 million people. Your Excellency, you will be inheriting a country whose debt…

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By Asoro Abubakri Olatunji It was 4 pm and I was glad to close for the week, said TGIF to myself! But I remembered the stress to get back home, Oshodi to Ikorodu is about 50 minutes but the long queue at BRT and possible traffic will make the flavor of the trip bitter, little did I know that this particular experience was not going to be the usual. On arrival at Oshodi Bus terminal, behold at my sight was the electric bus. The future of Lagos promises a less…

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By ‘Dayo Hassan The local government system in Nigeria plays a crucial role in grassroots development, delivering essential services, and ensuring effective governance at the community level. However, despite its importance, the local government structure in Nigeria has faced numerous challenges and struggles to meet the expectations of its citizens. This article aims to shed light on some of the key reasons why local government in Nigeria is not working efficiently. 1. Limited Autonomy and Centralized Control One of the major drawbacks of the Nigerian local government system is the…

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By S.O.K. Shillings Lead us not into temptation… So says the Christ. Corruption is the worst enemy of our nation. It is the strongest campaign point of the politician. Just exhibit that you can avoid stealing public money and prevent others doing so, you may not be asked fervently if you can do any more. It seems to defy solution while the best effort has been to put a select few in jail. Mankind is naturally tendentious. Corruption festers because there are loopholes and the laws are weak. The approach…

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By Dayo Hassan Government, through politicians have been accused of hindering the autonomy of universities in the country on various occasions. Politicians in Nigeria have obstructed university autonomy in a variety of ways, including. Politicians in Nigeria have been known to intervene in the recruitment of university administrators, including vice-chancellors and other critical positions. This meddling frequently results in the appointment of those loyal to politicians or political party rather than those qualified and capable of efficiently leading the university. Withholding funding: Nigerian politicians have also been known to withhold…

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By Dayo Hassan One of the identified obstacles of University autonomy in Nigeria is NUC, National University Commission. National Universities Commission (NUC) is the regulatory agency for higher education institutions in Nigeria. While its mandate is to ensure quality assurance and standardization of academic programs in universities, there have been concerns about how the NUC is obstructing university autonomy in Nigeria. Here are some ways: In summary, NUC has been accused of obstructing universities autonomy in Nigeria through centralization of decision-making, excessive regulation, delays in accreditation and lack of transparency.…

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By Enitan Olukotun Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Tokunbo Abiru, the Chairman Senate committee on Industries and Senator representing Lagos East is a man with a midas touch. He is driven by excellence in all he does and strives for the best at all times. Before his current assignment, Tokunbo Abiru had built a successful career in banking; rising to the pinnacle of his career as Managing Director of Polaris Bank. He made his mark in banking before retiring in 2020 to serve his people. He changed the narrative of governance in…

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