Seunkolade – Page 27 – Ideas and agenda for economic growth and human development in sub-saharan Africa

Viewpoints

Wanted: non-fiction writers for Africa

by Seun Kolade
November 30, 2016

I have observed with interest and then consternation how the African literary landscape has been dominated with fiction in the past two decades or so. Fiction is now the in thing, and there are not a few awards available, including awards from western patrons. Yet, while Africans, especially youngsters on social media, entertain themselves with

Institutions Policy issues

Dangote’s dangerous pitch: sell me Nigeria

by Seun Kolade
September 21, 2016

In a rentier economy dominated by patron politicians feeding off the proceeds of crude oil, Aliko Dangote stands apart as one who is, at least, making his money from actually producing things. A non politician, an industrious businessman making things happen in a difficult environment, a patriotic Africanist determined to do business only in Africa,

Innovations Policy issues

Struggling Innonson Motors is a symptom of a bigger problem

by Seun Kolade
September 1, 2016

The news surrounding the struggle of innonson motors is unfortunate, but hardly surprising. Ambitious entrepreneurs make things happen against the odds, but even the most ambitious entrepreneurs will find it especially hard in such a debilitating environment like Nigeria, where the fundamentals are just not working First, in order for manufacturers like Innonson cars to

Devotionals Publications

“Daddy Pastors”: a matter of ignorance and fear

by Seun Kolade
January 25, 2016

In the first installment of this series, we focused on the idea that the advent of Daddy Pastors is associated with the struggle for domination and control. In this series, we want to explore the issues of ignorance and fear. In short, we say, if “Daddy Pastors” are launched by the desire to control and

Devotionals Publications

“Daddy Pastors”: the struggle for domination and control

by Seun Kolade
January 17, 2016

In his second epistle to the Corinthians, the Apostle Paul was quick to point out that, while he had the responsibility as a leader of the church to correct and rebuke erring believers, and encourage church discipline, he was still but a “fellow-worker”. It is not, he said, “that we have dominion over your

Viewpoints

Let’s start a revolution

by Seun Kolade
December 25, 2015

Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen. I am very delighted to be here with you today on this occasion of the annual parliamentary lecture organised by the National Association of Oyo Students[1]. I thank the organisers for inviting me. It is encouraging to see this assembly of vibrant youth coming together with patriotic zeal and passionate

Institutions

Saraki must clear his name. Then what?

by Seun Kolade
September 22, 2015

It seems Saraki is trending on social media now. Will he attend his summon today by the CCB, or will he not? Why doesn’t he just go and clear his name? He should resign. He should go to jail. Abbla bla. If he resigns his senate presidency or even his senate membership as a

Policy issues

The pedagogy of the Nigerian by Seun Kolade

by Seun Kolade
September 11, 2015

The aftermath of the April 2015 presidential election has revealed as much about the psyche of the average Nigerian citizen as much as the events of the few months leading to it. As the election campaign wore on, we saw citizens, including previous friends and allies, engaged in war of words, most of which is

Policy issues

Between cash transfers and enterprise support-By Seun Kolade

by Ore Kolade
September 8, 2015

Nigeria’s newly elected president stated recently that the government need to, as a matter of urgent necessity a “conditional cash transfer” programme by which those without jobs can be given a sum of N5,000 a month to help them to survive and meet their basic needs. Among other things, he stated that “if we have

Viewpoints

On ambition

by Seun Kolade
August 6, 2015

In the light of recent conversations and discussions I have had, I have been reflecting afresh on a few key issues today, so please indulge me. Like a house of hay built on shifting sand, and an edifice of stone set high on a rock, so is ambition made of two main types. One is

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Wanted: non-fiction writers for Africa

Dangote’s dangerous pitch: sell me Nigeria

Struggling Innonson Motors is a symptom of a bigger problem

“Daddy Pastors”: a matter of ignorance and fear

“Daddy Pastors”: the struggle for domination and control

Let’s start a revolution

Saraki must clear his name. Then what?

The pedagogy of the Nigerian by Seun Kolade

Between cash transfers and enterprise support-By Seun Kolade

On ambition