Tag: GOOD GOVERNANCE

“Good governance starts with effective economic policies” – Jonathan

Aminu Imam
Jonathan on good governance

Former president Goodluck Jonathan says Nigeria’s democracy can only remain stable and sustainable if supported by effective economic policies that deliver tangible benefits to citizens. Jonathan stated this on Thursday in Lagos at the 10th anniversary of the Goodluck Jonathan Foundation, where a report on strengthening the link between democracy and economic growth in Nigeria was launched. He said Nigeria’s democratic system has endured over the years but warned that endurance alone is not enough without policies that improve living standards and economic outcomes. According to him, democracy is increasingly…

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Renewed Kaduna Restoration Group proposes 25 Constitutional amendments for strengthening democracy

Aminu Imam
Ramalan

Aminu Imam Calls for more comprehensive electoral reform deepened yesterday, as the Renewed Kaduna Restoration Group (RKRG) unveiled a detailed set of 25 recommendations aimed at amendments/alterations to the 1999 Constitution to strengthen Nigeria’s good governance and democracy. Recall that the National Assembly has begun the process of consulting stakeholders towards reforming the electoral system in the country. Different groups have been submitting their contributions towards the new law, which is being worked on by the National Assembly joint committee on INEC and electoral reforms. The group’s document, titled: the…

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NBA Conference: Tinubu reaffirms commitment to rule of law, tolerance

Aminu Imam
Tinubu@NBA

President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to upholding the rule of law, the separation of powers, and tolerance for dissenting views within the bounds of Nigerian law. Represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima, Tinubu made this pledge at the Nigerian Bar Association, (NBA), Annual General Conference in Lagos. He praised the NBA for its role in promoting democratic ideals and called on Nigerian lawyers to collaborate with his administration in achieving sustainable national development. Tinubu assured that his Government would prioritise the welfare of the Judiciary and work to…

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Resurgence of coup d’états in Africa worrisome – stakeholders

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

The Nigerian Military, politicians and members of the academia have described the resurgence of military takeover of power in Africa as worrisome and a negative development. They made the observations on Tuesday at a Roundtable Seminar on “Resurgence of Coup D’états in Africa: Implications for Regional Security, Political Stability and Good Governance”, organised by the National Defence College (NDC), in Abuja. The Chairman, Senate Committee on Navy, Senator Gbenga Daniel, said that whereas democracy might not be the best type of government, it had been adjudged to be the best…

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