A Nigeria That Works

28/05/2026

We need to talk about the silence in Ogbomosho.

The news of kidnappings in Ogbomosho is not just a failure of security agencies, it is a failure of our moral fabric. When we speak of kidnappers, we often think of faceless monsters, but the reality is more uncomfortable - the kidnapper is your neighbor. The kidnapper is someone's relative. The kidnapper has friends who know exactly what he does for a living but choose to keep quiet because "a man must eat."

While those kidnappers were possibly celebrating Children's Day or observing Ramadan with their own families, they were simultaneously holding someone else’s child, father, sister, or friend in a den of terror.

This is the ultimate expression of our systemic decay.
The rot has moved from the top down to the very foundation of our society. We have built a culture that worships wealth without asking for the source. We see flashy cars and "big boys," and instead of questioning the legitimacy of their income, we celebrate them. When we glorify money gotten from unknown means, we are effectively subsidizing crime. Our greed has blinded us to the humanity of our brothers and sisters.

The Failure of Implementation
The government, as usual, has policies on paper. They speak of "strengthened security" and "operational strategies." Yet, in practice, these are just words. Why? Because the system is hollowed out by corruption and a lack of political will to implement transparency. When citizens cannot trust that their information will be handled with integrity, or that their leaders are actually working for them, the "bridge" between the state and the people collapses.

How others have done it
In countries like Rwanda, they tackled widespread insecurity by rebuilding the social contract. They made it clear that national safety is not just a police job; it is a community duty. They used a model of "Ubudehe" (community-based monitoring) where everyone is responsible for the integrity of their neighborhood. They stopped tolerating the "small" corruptions that led to big crimes.

The Citizens' Quota
We cannot wait for a miracle from Abuja or the State House. If we want our abducted brothers and sisters back, we must break the culture of silence:

1. Stop the Glorification: If you see a youth living large with no visible means of income, do not clap for them. Question them. If you suspect criminal activity, you must speak up.
2. Parental Accountability: If you are a parent and your child cannot explain their source of wealth, you are the first line of defense. Ignoring it makes you an accomplice.
3. Pressure for Transparency: Demand that your local representatives show exactly where security funds are going. Transparency is the only way to rebuild the trust needed to share intelligence with the police.

We are the kidnappers' biggest enablers when we look away.

I want to hear from you. This is not a time for "God will help us" platitudes. This is a time for hard questions.

1. What are you doing in your own community to identify and report suspicious activities?
2. How do we fix the "greed culture" that makes young people believe that kidnapping is a valid "hustle"?

Let us be honest. Let us be bold. Contribute your quota to this discussion below.

28/05/2026

We all feel the weight of it. Whether you are an entrepreneur struggling with infrastructure, a teacher watching the degradation of our classrooms, or a parent trying to instill values in a society that seems to reward shortcuts—we all know that something is fundamentally broken.

For too long, our national conversation has been trapped in a loop. We blame the government, the government blames the opposition and the people, and we all blame each other based on tribe, religion, or political affiliation.

I am tired of the cycle. I believe you are too.

I started "A Nigeria That Works" because I believe that complaining without analysis is just noise. We cannot fix a machine if we don't understand how it’s broken. This page is not a protest group, and it is not a political soapbox. It is a laboratory for systemic change.

Here is how this page will be different

1. Systemic, not Emotional: We will analyze Nigeria through the lens of data and policy. We aren't here to cheer for or bash specific personalities. We are here to analyze the system—from the top-down and the bottom-up.

2. Accountability & Integrity: We will hold our leadership accountable for policies and transparency, but we will also hold ourselves accountable for the culture of integrity at the grassroots. A country is a reflection of its institutions and its people. We must fix both.

3. Solutions-Focused: My goal is to move the conversation from "This is why Nigeria is failing" to "This is how we can make it function."

The Rules of Engagement: To ensure this remains a productive space, we have a clear standard:

No ethnic or religious baiting.

No personal attacks.

No aimless, toxic rhetoric.

If you are here to contribute, to learn, and to help build, you are welcome. We are here to take the broken pieces of our nation and figure out how to put them back together—one data point and one value at a time.

Welcome to "A Nigeria That Works." Let’s get to work.

28/02/2024

The National Weather Service has recorded at least five tornado sightings, including three near DeKalb, approximately 60 miles (97km) west of Chicago.

Reports indicate wind gusts surpassing 60mph, resulting in the downing of trees and light poles and widespread power outages in the area.

Thankfully, there have been no casualties reported.

Experts attribute this weather phenomenon to a combination of the El Nino pattern and climate change.

Numerous cities in the US and Canada have experienced record February temperatures this week, resembling summer conditions.

Chicago residents embraced the unusual warmth, only to face a sudden shift to wintry temperatures.

The National Weather Service described Chicago's weather as having summer, spring, autumn, and winter all packed into a 24-hour period, deeming it "absolutely brutal."

Over 30 flights were canceled at Chicago's O'Hare international airport on Tuesday night, with footage showing crowds seeking shelter inside the airport.

The Chicago Department of the Environment points to these temperature swings as an example of the unpredictable weather associated with climate change.

The Midwest, spanning around a dozen states, has encountered heavy snowfall, severe thunderstorms, and golf ball-sized hail, prompting advisories for people to stay off the roads due to hazardous conditions.

25/02/2024

Business leaders from Canada and Africa convened in Nairobi, Kenya, for the 2nd Canada-Africa Business Conference on February 19-20. The conference aimed to strengthen economic ties and explore investment opportunities between the two continents.

Maninder Sidhu, Parliamentary Secretary to Canada's trade minister, highlighted the significance of the event in fostering connections and sharing investment prospects. Key sectors for collaboration included infrastructure, education, agriculture, technology, and clean energy.

The gathering underscored the growing trade relationship between Canada and Kenya. In 2023, Canada exported goods valued at $110.7 million to Kenya, focusing on agricultural products, while Kenya imported $46.4 million worth of goods to Canada, with consumer goods leading the imports.

Sidhu also emphasized the broader potential for Canada-Africa partnerships, citing shared priorities like peace, security, gender equality, climate action, and the blue economy. Kenya's inclusion in the Ottawa Group, chaired by Canada to address WTO-related challenges, highlights its unique role in these collaborations.

This conference reflects the increasing focus on enhancing economic ties between Canada and Africa, aiming to drive prosperity and innovation across both continents.

13/02/2023