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Taking Lagos State Public Service Reform To The Next Level
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By Tunji Olaopa
I am always fascinated with the consistent efforts by the Lagos State Government to keep pushing the boundaries of governance, policy, institutional, service delivery and regulatory reforms, that make government work better, for the well-being of the people. This is all the more so given the arid reform context and the difficulty that comes with getting not only the technical sophistication and the political will to push reform through to successful implementation in the policy spaces and public services all around the country. This is not the first time I would be intervening in the attempt to understand the reform framework within the institutional context of Lagos State, as well as her connection with the Nigerian development project.
My interest in Lagos State has many nodal points. The most significant is that Lagos State represents one of the pockets of effectiveness that, if benchmarked, have the capacity to jumpstart Nigeria’s development effort in terms of performances of states. And the second nodal point concerns the fundamental significance of Lagos State as a critical dimension of regional governance and development that is important for the Southwest as a critical point in Nigeria’s overall transformation. There is no doubt that the 9th Lagos State Economic Summit (Ehingbeti 2022) constitutes another mileage in the long trajectory of innovative programs lined up to keep unpacking how the quality of life of Lagosians can be better. And this Summit is all the more significant because it implicitly recognizes the role of the civil service in the successful implementation of the Lagos State Development Plan (2022-2052).
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This intervention attempts some specific stocktaking of the governance and institutional reforms being implemented in the Lagos State public service. The objective is to undertake a critical assessment as a basis for articulating a reform agenda for reforming the reform through a set of proposals and recommendations to deepen and consolidate the significant achievements that the state has recorded, going forward. There is no state in the world that does not have the objective of establishing a world class and functional public service that will serve as the machinery for the implementation of democratic governance. When in 2005, Prof. Ladipo Adamolekun conducted a study about the reform experience of African countries, Nigeria was represented as a hesitant reformer based on her reform performance. On that scale that has four categories—advance, committed, hesitant and beginner/non-starter—Lagos State would easily qualify as a committed reformer, based on the series of reform innovation and performance metrics for many years. But that is not the end of the story. With all the enthusiasm and energies committed to continuously reforming the engine of governance, the state is gradually easing itself into the advanced reforming cycle, which indeed requires far much deeper, dimensioned and innovative paradigm shifting, reengineering and refinement cum modernization of the basics of the public administration system
The conversation around the reform performance of Lagos State, like most other reforming states across the world, and especially in Nigeria’s difficult administrative terrain, must factor the critical point that, like all other public services around the globe, the government implements its policies and programs in a wide variety of ways, with the civil service and other MDAs operating alongside other special purpose vehicles, and outfits that are operated largely like task forces. Including other non-traditional new public management innovation, from the public-private partnership to management contracting and consultancy services that enable the public service to achieve capability readiness to achieve democratic service delivery.
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Taken all together, Lagos State has achieved giant strides in the implementation of specific institutional reforms: a) the automation of an integrated systems that cleans up its personnel records; b) the implementation of a performance management system within framework of corporate strategic management that incorporate critical level of performance contracting for top management, as well as structured training linked to performance indicators, competency framework, etc.; c) the implementation of a professionalized HR function has advanced, and the institutionalizing of a competency-based HR policy; d) an impressive modernized and reprofiled workforce planning system meant to establish new manning requirements for MDAs, to remap hierarchies as basis for operations and succession planning, with job evaluation scheme driving planned regrading and new pay structure; e) progressing post-Covid work reconfiguration to institutionalize remote working, flexi-working hours, virtual meetings and online training and capacity development; f) a culture change programme designed to institutionalize the right values and cultures in the public service, and the mapping of an evolving new work culture dynamics that could factor Lagos State into the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
All these, especially the fifth point about culture change, are strenuously and competently being activated through networks of change ambassadors/innovation champions molded into a community of practice across different cadres, and structurally linked to a knowledge management system as well as myriad of intranet data bases. Within this frame of institutional reform successes therefore, Lagos State is becoming a smart twenty-first century economy that is making progress in seven areas specified in the reform literature: one, the most fundamental of the reform basics, especially with regard to the tightening of the size and cost of the public service, a feat that is steadily ongoing; two, a significant service delivery reforms with good and smart practices impacting six major domains—traffic management and transportation, health and environment, education and technology, transformation of the Lagos economy, entertainment and tourism, and security and governance; three, reforms to enhance good governance; four, decentralization and local government reform; five, harnessing of information technology for better governance; six, an ongoing incentives and pay reform; and seven, the modernization of the waste management and revenue collection machinery to enhance internally generated revenue.
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There is no doubt that Lagos State has put in place a public service with a capability readiness to facilitate development all across the state. However, retaining the status of a committed reformer, and then gradually transiting into an advanced one requires more in terms of a focused commitment to consistently and constantly getting in tune with global reform developments that modify the state and its public service, will be much more demanding. One such recent development derived from the World Economic Forum, and its call for a FAST government that has the capacity to deal with a growing and more sophisticated citizenry with new expectations and demands that the state might not be able to deal with by using old tools and administrative dynamics. To meet these new demands, the government has to keep adapting in ways that keep creating public values in an environment that is quickly becoming VUCA—volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous. To meet up, a government therefore needs to redesign its structures and processes in ways that capitalize on new technologies and improved tools. The government, in other words, needs to be Flatter, Agile, Streamlined and Tech-enabled (FAST). Thus, to measure government performance in the Fourth Industrial Revolution requires two correlated metrics. The first is that the government must be measured according to the FAST. This is how one gets to understand what has been called the “transformation readiness of the government”. Meaning, a government willing to achieve transformation must be FAST. The second metric and the second, is to benchmark improvements in service delivery of public values from the perspective of citizens through transparent dealing via e-government.
How can Lagos State connect with the future-of-government to jumpstart innovation that can carry forward the Lagos State Development Plan through capability ready Lagos public service? This requires efforts at moving forward the reform dynamics at several levels. The first is that the government needs to develop an overarching waste reduction strategy by containing the cost of governance through significant consolidation of duplicated and redundant institutions, treasury control of establishment, unbundling of expenditure structure through productivity audit to free resources to fund development projects, set productivity targeted for MDAs. There is also the need to deepen institutional restructuring that matches tasks with skills through job evaluation to enable regrading that drives pay and compensation reform in order to attracts scarce skills, high-end professionals, reduce consultancy services costs, and motivate and retain available talents, all within an installed technical-rational model indexed to productivity as well as a democratic industrial relation.
Given that it is one of the strongest states in Nigeria with its capacity to take advantage of the capital market to raise development fund, Lagos State must also capitalize on this by deepening the PPP framework allied to corporate good governance. This requires building institutions and expanding the capacities of her public servants to competently manage contractual relationships, especially grants to non-profit, co-production cum delivery models, social impact bonds etc. which together require a range of commercial and regulatory skills including knowledge of the working of market that enable a collaborative relationship between government and the private sector. In this context, Lagos State needs to establish a multidisciplinary corps of senior executive service (SES) that enables it to upgrade the IQ and intellectual bases of her public service. This implies recruiting high-end professionals from all strata of human endeavors, and even the diaspora. This will, for instance, enable the critical mainstreaming of innovation at agencies and task force levels to reengineer the civil service standard operating system. This will, in turn, entail first, de-bureaucratizing of the outdated administrative practices, and a deepening of project management practices.
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Lastly, there is no way Lagos State can ignore the immense opportunity for wealth creation that lies in strategically utilizing the subsidiarity principle at the grassroots. This can be done through a critical decentralization of local governance via a local government reform. The LGAs require strengthening that enables them to mobilize and effectively manage the community resources and people. There is therefore a need for stakeholders’ effort that deepens citizens engagement and mobilize bottom-up platforms for inclusive development planning and programming, needs assessment and project implementation, reinforced with local accountability mechanism to harness community self-help service delivery system, from vigilante and waste collection to esusu and poverty reduction frameworks.
The next thirty years is a long stretch for Lagos State to get its strategic acts together to push her development plan and achieve success. It’s a long way from the Economic Summit to the realization of the Development Plan. And yet, Lagos State is blessed with a corps of brilliant leadership, political and administrative, to push the path of the plan beyond the brilliant analysis at the summit.
. Being a paper delivered at the Ehingbeti 2022 Lagos State Economic Summit with the theme: “Lagos 2022-2052: Charting the Paths to Sustainable Development – the 30 Year Plan”, held on 11-12 October, 2022.
Olaopa is a retired Federal Permanent Secretary, and Professor, National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies
(NIPSS), Kuru, Jos .
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March 11, 2025
By Leo Igwe
In December, I attended a workshop on Decolonizing Secularity in Africa. It was one of my best conferences because it highlighted issues that have worried me over the years. For the first time, I attended an academic conference on religion or secularism in Africa that featured a panel on atheism and humanism in Africa. Organized by Point Sud, this workshop was held at Stellenbosch in South Africa. Interestingly I did not know about Stellenbosch’s colonial history and significance. So I could say with the benefit of hindsight that the choice of Stellenbosch as a venue for this event was adequate. The goal of the workshop was, based on the coloniality of secularity, to interrogate the “liberating force of religion, the secular in ethnic nationalisms, and the ideologies of culturalization, not least in its current revenant, heritagization, in Africa and beyond”. It was great to meet, discuss, and exchange ideas on colonization, decolonization, religion, and secularity with scholars and activists from different parts of the continent and the world. Many issues that emerged at the conference have continued to agitate my mind. First is the so much emphasis on colonization. I have continued to wonder: Can’t we meaningfully discuss African issues without alluding to colonialism? Again, reference is always made to Western colonialism. What about Eastern and other forms? Many parts of America were colonized at one point or the other. Weren’t they? The same with Europe, Asia, and Oceania. But it is only in the case of Africa that there is an overemphasis on Western colonialism. Incidentally, many African scholars have unwittingly joined in explaining Africa through the lens of colonialism, western colonialism.
The fixation on colonialism is not without a reason. I attended an African studies conference some years ago and someone alluded to a comment by a Western scholar, that regarding Africa, before colonialism, there was nothing. There was nothing? I was shocked to hear that comment. Look, that I do not know or nobody knows about a period in history, does not mean that there was nothing. Is it not better to say I do not know than to make such a dimwitted statement? What applies to Africa, applies to other places in the world. There are stages in their histories nobody knows what happened. Or what is known is patchy. That should not be a reason to say that there was nothing.
One issue that engaged attendees was the meaning of ‘decolonizing’. What does it mean to decolonize? Some define decolonization as removing or undoing colonial elements and influences. And if that is the case, what do we remove or undo? And who does that and Why? how do we undo the Western colonial linguistic influence? What about the eastern and other colonial elements? Is it possible or feasible to remove or undo all colonial influences? By the way, is religion or secularity as introduced to Africa decolonized?
Some participants argued that decolonizing secularity implied going back in time before colonialism. So, how far can we go and why? In the process won’t we go back to that time “when there was nothing?” Can’t we decolonize without returning to the past? Can’t we decolonize looking forward and not backward? Is religion or secularity not an embodiment of layers of influences over the years? If we were to peel off these ‘colonial’ elements, what would be left? Some propose a return to the indigenous forms of secularity or religion as the case may be. The question is this: What does indigenous mean? Who defines or determines it? Is the indigenous the same for all? What is considered indigenous to South Africans may not be to Kenyans, Nigerians, or Malians. What is considered indigenous in a part of Nigeria may be a legacy of the colonial influence by another part of Nigeria. So what is indigenous to Africa is not monolithic and regionally applicable.
That leads me to another controversial issue that came up at the workshop, which is, one secularity or multiple secularities. Some of the participants especially those from the Department of Religion, at the University of Cape Town were of the view that there was one secularity, that is the western secularity is manifesting in other climes, in different forms. While other participants from Europe leaned towards the notion of multiple secularities highlighting forms of distinction and differentiation between religion and other social domains across cultures. Although secularism or secularity is Western in origin, what the concept represents manifests in other cultures and societies. Secularities predate Western secularity or manifest and feature in ways that do not fit into or align with Western secularity.
As I noted earlier, there have been colonialisms before Western colonialism. There have been secularities before Western secularity. Although Western colonialism brought the influence of western religion and secularity to bear on various cultures and societies, the colonial encounter does not negate the social differentiation of religion and other domains in these societies. It is only in seeing or articulating secularity in its multiple forms that these situations, dynamics, and intersections could adequately be captured. So, the concept of multiple secularities has enormous explanatory power. It is useful and helpful in highlighting the social distinction of religion and other domains in cultures and societies beyond the West.
For instance, western missionaries introduced christianity and the Christian god to Africa. What we have is one Christianity or Islam manifesting in different forms. Africans have adapted and reinvented the Christian religion over the years, hence the notion of African Christianities. Again while western Christian missionaries introduced Christian religion or religiosity, they did not introduce religion. religiosity, or the idea of god. There are other religiosities apart from and beyond Christianities/Christian religiosities. There are other gods and deities beyond the Christian god/deity. I think the idea of multiple secularities or multiple religiosities has much more descriptive value.
Another issue that came up at the event, not surprisingly so, was apartheid. One of the presenters analyzed the song, Senzeni Na (What have we done?) to buttress his point. I have never heard of the song. I didn’t know its relevance to the anti-apartheid struggle. In the course of the discussions, it was noted how other Africans including Nigerians are not conscious or sensitive to the pains of apartheid. I noticed from the expressions of some South Africans at the meeting that they were not happy with the nonchalant attitudes of Nigerians towards their experience. I believe that black South Africans are right to feel that way. The apartheid was a tragic experience that still hurts blacks in contemporary South Africa. The painful memories won’t quickly go away. Black South Africans should also understand that Nigerians have a different history and experience. They should also not forget that the Nigerian and other African governments contributed a lot to the anti-apartheid struggle. Nigeria supported Nelson Mandela and other heroes and heroines of the struggle.
Many South Africans do not relate to the tragedy of the Rwandan genocide as Rwandans do. They do not relate to the pain and trauma of the Nigerian civil war. In meetings and conferences, they treat these experiences and encounters lightly because these experiences were not a part of their history. As I noted during my conversations with some of the attendees, while I appreciate the pain and trauma of apartheid, Black South Africans must learn to move on because as they say in the Igbo language, Nke chi ka, meaning, the one yet to come, the future one, the one that belongs to tomorrow, is greater. The greatness of South Africa does not lie in the past but in its tomorrow, in its future. It does not mean that we should not refer or draw from the past. We should and we must. But South Africa is not returning to those days when Senzeni Na was sung. The country is forging ahead and moving towards a better and more glorious future.
This song provides a thrust for this forward and onward movement. It highlights the challenges that South Africans face and are facing. But more importantly, this song codifies the pain and suffering of all humans because all oppressed people everywhere; all who suffer persecution within and without South Africa are singing, Senzeni Na.
Igwe, PhD, was a co-convener of Decolonizing Secularity in Africa, Stellenbosch, South Africa, 9–13 December 2024.
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Commonwealth Day 2025: Together We Can End Witch Hunts And Ritual Attacks
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March 11, 2025
By Leo Igwe
As we mark Commonwealth Day 2025, the Advocacy for Alleged Witches protests witch hunts and ritual attacks in Commonwealth countries, and the refusal of the Commonwealth to speak out against these abuses. In many parts of Africa, Asia and Oceania witch hunting is not a thing of the past but an ongoing wave of abuses and violations. In Commonwealth countries such as Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, Papua New Guinea, persecution of alleged witches rages with force and ferocity. In Ghana, witch persecution results in the displacement of accused persons who then flee to some make shift shelters known as “witch camps”. Those who could not flee to these places like Akua Denteh are murdered in cold blood.
Witchcraft accusation is a form of death sentence for the accused and accused people are sometimes extrajudicially killed despite existing legislations in these countries. Witch trials take place in many countries of the Commonwealth. Trial by ordeal and jungle justice are meted out to the accused. Some weeks ago, an elderly woman who had dementia was accused of witchcraft and beaten to death in Nigeria. In Malawi, alleged witches are stoned to death. In Zambia some political opponents suspected of trying to kill the president using ‘witchcraft’ are standing trial at the state court. Alleged witches, mainly women, children and people with disabilities are attacked, banished, lynched, buried alive or tortured to confess to the ‘crime of witchcraft’.
Witch hunting persists because many countries and groups of countries like the Commonwealth have refused to speak out against these atrocities. The Commonwealth should break its silence on witch hunts and ritual attacks in member countries. It should join the UN in condemning these horrific abuses. The Commonwealth should add its voice to this campaign. It should highlight witch persecution and witch hunting during its meetings and summits. It should call for an end to abuses linked to witchcraft beliefs and ritual attacks. The Commonwealth Day should be an opportunity to recommit to ending this menace. It provides a platform to rally all countries against these violations. No nation should be left behind in the quest to make witch hunting history around the globe.
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By Toyin Falola
Our university is now an adult at 20!
About twenty-two years ago, the vision to redefine the frontiers of private education in Nigeria led to the conceptualization of the idea, which birthed a new direction for education. The thoughts and projections of like-minded educators and academic experts led to the establishment of Lead City University (LCU) as a beacon for progressive education in Nigeria. This development came when access to higher education was limited by rigid institutional structures and to federal, state, and a handful of private institutions.
At inception, LCU was envisioned as an academic environment that was expected to balance flexibility with skills and academic excellence. On this note, the university became fully operational in 2005, having scaled through necessary procedures for establishment. Since then, the university has positioned itself as an institution willing to break conventional norms by offering programs that blend theoretical learning with practical application. The goal was clear—to bridge the gap between academia and the real-world demands of the job market, ensuring that students graduated with certificates, competence, and confidence. Hence the word “enterprise graduate”.
Two decades later, Lead City University has become a household name in private tertiary education in Nigeria and earned the trust of parents, guardians, students, and the education community. From its humble beginnings with two campuses around Jericho and Challenge areas of Ibadan, the University has metamorphosed to its current state, reflecting the institution’s journey of ambition, resilience, and a commitment to continuous improvement. To reiterate, the university’s distinct blue, white, and pink colors symbolize the institution’s values for knowledge, human development, creativity and prestige, and excellence. At the same time, the university’s emblem, which depicts a fusion of knowledge, self-reliance, and technological orientation, is not just a design but a representation of LCU’s enduring promise to its students in equipping them with the tools they need to navigate life’s complexities.
In its formative years, Lead City University set itself apart by adopting an academic model that was both innovative and inclusive. Unlike conventional universities that adhered to a one-size-fits-all approach, LCU introduced learning structures that accommodated working professionals, non-traditional students, and young scholars eager for a more practical learning experience. This unique flexibility over time has attracted a diverse student population, making the university a melting pot of ideas and aspirations.
Significantly, and with every sense of humility, it is worth mentioning that the academic offerings at LCU have grown in milestones over the years. What started as a modest selection of undergraduate programs across the two campuses has expanded into a comprehensive curriculum spanning disciplines such as Business Administration, Law, Engineering, Social Sciences, Computer Science, and Mass Communication. More recently, the university reached a significant milestone with the approval and accreditation of its Medical and Health Science programs, including Medicine and Surgery, Pharmacy, and Physiotherapy.
These additions have broadened the school’s academic reach and cemented its credibility as a serious player in Nigeria’s higher education landscape. This has brought much credence to the school, its parent body, and every stakeholder within its system. This is because achieving accreditation for these highly sought-after courses required a high-level strategic investment in infrastructure, faculty recruitment, and curriculum development. The intensity of these has further proven LCU’s unwavering commitment to quality education.
Beyond the classroom, LCU has been at the forefront of promoting an education system that extends beyond academic achievements. It is an apparent recognition that learning should not be confined to lectures and textbooks. To achieve this, the university has integrated entrepreneurship programs, skill acquisition initiatives, and industrial partnerships into its curriculum as a proactive measure for students to withstand today’s competitive job market, where traditional employment opportunities are increasingly fizzling out. It is a welcome development for a 21st-century school, as graduates need more than theoretical knowledge. They need adaptability, innovation, and more practical experience to fit in. It gladdens the heart to know that LCU understands this reality and has taken deliberate steps to ensure its students are equipped with these critical skills.
A defining aspect of the university’s impact over the past two decades has been its emphasis on accessibility. The tradition before was that private universities in Nigeria were often perceived as elitist due to their tuition costs and the social class that enrolled. At one point, there were similar issues with enrollment, as many were not convinced that it was a school their wards could attend.
To mitigate this, LCU has consistently worked to change the narratives by providing scholarships and financial aid to deserving indigent students. These scholarships, awarded based on merit and financial need, remind the institution of its commitment to inclusivity. These opportunities have been life-changing for many students who might have otherwise been unable to afford higher education. By ensuring that education remains within reach for those who need it most, LCU has once again demonstrated its commitment to shaping futures.
Looking at the trajectory and quality of academic delivery obtained in the school, one cannot salute the decision to have a well-grounded faculty. Faculty development has been another cornerstone of LCU’s success. After all, an institution is only as strong as the quality of its educators. Hence, there is a deliberate commitment to recruiting experienced lecturers, researchers, and industry professionals for its academic team. Over the years, the university has built a faculty that blends theoretical expertise with real-world experience. This approach ensures that students are not just taught from textbooks but are mentored by individuals who have made significant contributions in their respective fields. By fostering an environment of mentorship and academic research, the university has maintained high teaching standards, preparing students for professional and educational pursuits.
The physical transformation of Lead City University over the past twenty years is also worth noting. The university, which began with a modest campus, has since expanded into a thriving academic hub, complete with modern lecture halls, state-of-the-art laboratories, well-equipped libraries, and recreational facilities embedded in an architectural design that reflects a blend of tradition and modernity, creating an environment that is both inspiring and conducive to learning. These infrastructural developments are a testament to the university’s long-term vision to make learning conducive in a friendly atmosphere.
However, LCU’s journey has not been without challenges. Like all private institutions, it has had to navigate the complexities of Nigeria’s educational sector, including regulatory policies, economic fluctuations, and the evolving expectations of students and parents. For instance, the unpredictability of the country’s economy has often made financial planning difficult for the institution and its students. Yet, through strategic planning and resilience, LCU has continued to evolve, adapting to changes while maintaining its core mission.
The role of technology in education has also become increasingly significant in recent years, and LCU has recognized the need to integrate digital learning into its academic framework. The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted educational systems globally and became a wake-up call for institutions to adopt more technologically driven learning methods. LCU strengthened its digital learning infrastructure, enabling students to continue their education remotely. The university’s investment in e-learning platforms, virtual labs, and online course delivery models reflects its readiness to embrace the future of education.
At one point, the university displayed mastery of digital tools to drive enrollment. This was in the wake of low enrollments, especially as very few citizens of Oyo State see the school as a prospect. During this period, the university had a large number of its students coming from outside the state. In response, the dedicated marketing teams deployed various traditional and digital tools, effectively utilizing social media, newsletters, and email marketing to achieve outstanding results. This is but a display of innovative thinking by a core department in the school.
As Lead City University celebrates its 20th anniversary, it is at a critical juncture that demands an even more significant commitment to innovation, research, and global academic engagement. The next phase of its journey will undoubtedly require a stronger emphasis on technological integration, expanded research initiatives, and deeper collaborations with local and international institutions. The university has already laid a strong foundation, but the challenge is to build upon it, ensuring that the next twenty years bring even more outstanding achievements.
Lead City at 20 is not just a celebration of longevity but a testament to the power of vision, perseverance, and growth; from a promising idea to a respected institution, LCU’s story is one of transformation and impact.
Looking ahead, the university must continue to evolve, keeping pace with global academic trends while staying true to its mission. Whether through the expansion of its research capabilities, increased industry collaborations, or the continued development of its students, LCU’s future is filled with possibilities. The past twenty years have been remarkable, but the next two decades hold even more significant potential.
For students, alums, faculty, and stakeholders, Lead City University is more than just an institution—it is a community, a movement, and a legacy in the making. As the university steps into the future, it does so with the same ambition and resolve that fueled its inception. The journey is far from over; in many ways, it is only just beginning.
. Falola is Professor Emeritus in the Humanities Lead City University.
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