Truths and Deeds!

When will it stop? The question reentered my head as i watched a long line of black cars made pass me on one lane. On the other lane, other vehicles formed two lines and were practically front to back fenders. This was in what could best be described simply as an avoidable traffic jam. Even cars on opposite lanes couldn't move forward. All cars had been grounded because the convoy of a Minister was driving by.  This is old! My friend remarked in an obvious state of irritation. The man in Orange and black trouser kept his palm up, stopping drivers and riders alike.   Aren't all mornings rush ours for parents going to work or driving their kids to school? I haven't even said anything about the stream of people going off to one destination or another for equally important engagements. Must people on 'Okada,' in taxis, private cars and ironically, official cars go through such delays? And for what?  Stern faced officers in thick green, dark blue,

Every day, these days, news carry all kinds of wild tales; conspiracy theories, money scams, propaganda and economic recession. There are others of infrastructural decay, incompetence, poverty, and malnutrition and security crisis.  There are also good ones about individuals and groups making headway in technology, science, medicine, education and agriculture. Good tales of Advocacy, humanitarian activities and voluntarism. There is even a twist to tough news. The fact that societies are engulfed in them often provides a reason for people to want better and work towards same. This is what I call ‘progress.’  This is proof that there is just as much good, as bad. There is no denying that tales of misfortune are known to sell, but ‘progress’ news are just as compelling, in fact even more so. These ‘progress’ headlines are symbols and manifestations of dreams. In other words, they are a testament to diligence and commitment to research and scholarship.  Most folks look forward t

There is a huge disconnect between policies and actual implementation in Nigeria. The policies made at the national level often tend to lose their relevance and usually remain ineffective in terms of the intended impact in the lives of Nigerians who form the different components of the society. By implication, the masses who are the backbone of the nation are neglected, the result of which is a generalized discomfort all round. Economic development is a popular ideology that has not produced the desired benefits hence the failure of the government to milk the concept genuinely. Ideally, one would expect the private sector to exact some influence in ensuring that growth is achieved. The private sector players are however concerned only for what they can gain and not what the entire country can. This begs the question of how Nigeria is supposed to generate development given these challenges. The obvious solution is an all-inclusive governance. The sort that will motivate all groups t