Sadiya: That ideal accidental public servant.

By Patrick Eza When the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development was established, it seemed awkward given that there are existing agencies of government saddled with the responsibility of addressing those critical sectors in the country. But what we didn’t know was that effective coordination and leadership was lacking. Little did we know that Nigeria and Nigerians were in for a pleasant surprise with the appointment of Hajiya Sadiya Umar Farouq as the Honorable Minister. And since then, she has hit the ground running with laudable initiatives…

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Gov Yahaya Bello: A Generational Phenomenon

By Philip Agbese The elections are around the corner, and the dust raised from the presidential primaries has finally settled. Winners have emerged and losers too. Some took the outcome in good strides, while others continued to sulk. This is normal with electoral activities in Nigeria. There is a new case worthy of mention: the display of political maturity by Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello, the Governor of Kogi State. I call it the generational phenomenon that places losing elections on the pedestal of the national interest. Alhaji Yahaya Bello is…

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