And so, the reform of the public service is the first condition towards such objective. This means that the ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs)—the engine rooms of the public service …
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Presidential monologue – Part 34
Good morning, Mr President. Let me note from the beginning that the country’s presently is under your watch. Things are pretty hard for Nigerians to the extent that we are …
Read More »PDP’s politics of self-afflictions
After the 2023 presidential election, which the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) blundered and had its ego bruised, it was thought the sobering effects of that loss would evoke deep reflections …
Read More »Reengineering bureaucracy as engine room of government
The recently concluded maiden annual distinguished public lecture of the Association of Retired Heads of Service and Permanent Secretaries of Oyo and Osun State (ARHESPSOOS) held at the International Conference …
Read More »Old miseries and a new ministry
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has created a Ministry of Livestock Development to address age-long farmer-herder conflicts in the country. The post Old miseries and a new ministry appeared first on …
Read More »Ariwoola and the fulfillment of a doomsday prophecy
Giving his valedictory speech he entitled “The Imperative of An Untainted Judiciary” on January 30, 2005, Justice Samson Uwaifo expressed his worries that “…there is need to be concerned about …
Read More »Health as society’s basic need
Health and education are inseparable basic needs of man. That is why I often bring them together in my discussion. Last week’s write-up was devoted to education and the need …
Read More »How innocent kitchenware advances disease
In the modern world, we have countless products designed to keep us safe, particularly given the conveniences we enjoy today. Take, for instance, the zip-lock bag—a product designed to keep …
Read More »Those who resent the meaning of government
In Nigeria, one thing becomes immediately clear: government is… different. I do not use that word in the sense of whether the government—any government—is civilian or military, feudal or modern, …
Read More »Health benefits of fruits: Avocado pear
Thank you for your messages about African pears, especially from those who were concerned about cholesterol. Some people avoid groundnuts, egusi, and avocado pears due to fears of cholesterol. However, …
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