Corruption has inflicted incalculable harm to Nigeria. It has destroyed the morale and economic fabric of the nation. Development of Nigeria has been stunted by rampant, wholesale diversion and embezzlement of public fund. This unspeakable crime is happening in all sectors of the economy. Millions and billions of Naira allocated for various projects just disappears …
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Development and Local Governance in Nigeria
My recent travel to Nigeria in February this year (2013) confirmed what I have always thought and believed, that local government is the missing link that will accelerate economic development in Nigeria. By local government, I mean states and Local Government Areas (LGA) and other smaller municipalities. What stands out as soon as one …
Constitutional Amendment and Quest for More States in Nigeria
Nigeria legislatures are once again taking steps to amend the constitution. A familiar song often associated with this exercise is endless quest for more states by various ethnic and regional groups who want to cave out more states from the existing structure. If all their wishes are granted, Nigeria might end up with 100 states …