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OP-ED Opinions 

Beyond Education Minister, Adamu’s, Directive On Online Migration By Olabisi Deji-Folutile

Elwin Mandowa,
At long last, the Nigerian Government has directed all tertiary institutions in the country to work out modalities of taking their classrooms online. It is not as if this is a spectacular achievement on the part of the government, but at least, it is a positive response to the calls I have been making as regards the need for Nigerian… Read More
Ex-Presidents Malawi 

I Change Nations Honors 2020 World Civility Icon Winners Led by Former Malawi President H.E. Joyce Banda

Elwin Mandowa
I Change Nations Honors 2020 World Civility Icon Winners led by former President H.E. Joyce Banda, Global Legacy Person of the year. I am honored to be able to work along side such amazing people, who are changing the world and creating a culture of honor and civility. Each one is an icon and a difference maker.”— Dr. Clyde Rivers… Read More
OP-ED Opinions 

Lawan, Gbajabiamila Got It Wrong By Maryam Uwais

Elwin Mandowa,
My attention has been drawn to the online report of the Nation newspaper of 7th April 2020. Indeed, several other online publications carried similar stories, alleging that the National Social Investment Programmes as supervised under the Office of the Vice President, were a ‘scam’. Given the gravity and implications of the narrative conveyed, as well as the calibre of persons… Read More
OP-ED Opinions 

COVID-19 And Nigeria’s Pathetic Leadership Deficit By Ugochukwu Ejinkeonye

Elwin Mandowa,
There is no better warning about the growing confusion that seems to be gradually beclouding the federal government’s response to the coronavirus challenge than the belief it betrayed last week that, perhaps, all it needs to calm the fears and apprehensions of Nigerians about its ability to halt the spread of the virus is to reel out a catalogue of… Read More
OP-ED Opinions 

Assuaging Plight Of The Poor In This Perilous Time By Okechukwu Nwanguma

Elwin Mandowa,
Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre has been monitoring and receiving information on public compliance with the Federal Government ordered lockdown in Abuja, Lagos and Ogun states, which contain measures to contain the ravaging Covid-19 pandemic. Our monitoring of the compliance with the lockdown and stay-at-home orders in Lagos, Abuja and few other states indicate that most people are… Read More
Investments 

African Development Bank Group unveils $10 billion Response Facility to curb COVID-19

Elwin Mandowa,
The African Development Bank Group on Wednesday announced the creation of the COVID-19 Response Facility to assist regional member countries in fighting the pandemic. The Facility is the latest measure taken by the Bank to respond to the pandemic and will be the institution’s primary channel for its efforts to address the crisis. It provides up to $10 billion to… Read More
Investments 

World Health Worker Week: Amid a global pandemic, we must celebrate “Leaders on the Front Line”

Elwin Mandowa,
During World Health Worker Week 2020 (5-11 April), the African Development Bank joins the global community to celebrate and recognise the contributions of health workers, including nurses and midwives, on the frontlines of the ongoing international response to the COVID-19 pandemic.  The week’s theme Leaders on the Front Line recognizes that health workers often put themselves and their families at… Read More
OP-ED Opinions 

Governor AbdulRazaq’s Odious Ilorin-centric Bigotry At KWASU By Farooq A. Kperogi

Elwin Mandowa,
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State recently appointed Prof Muhammed Mustapha Akanbi, said to be the son of the late Justice Mustapha Akanbi, as Vice Chancellor of the Kwara State University (KWASU). But Akanbi’s most crucial qualification for the job is his being from Ilorin—like the governor. Here’s why. The acting Vice Chancellor of KWASU, Prof Sakah Saidu Mahmud, who… Read More
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