“It was supposed to be a general interest publication, but considering my long and rough experience with the Nigerian security sector, the escalating insecurity across the country, and the media blackhole surrounding various dimensions of the conflicts, it made more sense for it to be a niche platform.”
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Lamido – Democracy thrives on the fulfilment of the people’s yearnings and aspirations. For the people of Sokoto Eastern Senatorial…
Nigeria, a country rich in agricultural resources, has long struggled to achieve food self-sufficiency due to government neglect and mismanagement. Despite having the potential to become a major food producer, Nigeria continues to rely heavily on food imports to feed its population.
The emir is caught up in a bitter political rivalry between two opposing camps as a result of which issues that are critical to development in Kano have been jettisoned, consequently, important affairs of the state especially those with direct bearing on the welfare of the commoners are gradually being crippled.
One major benefit is improved access to education. AGILE has already renovated 367 junior and senior secondary schools in Sokoto. This significant enhancement of school facilities, including classrooms and sanitation, makes the learning environment more conducive. For example, renovated classrooms with adequate seating, lighting, and ventilation can greatly enhance the learning experience and reduce drop-out rates among girls.
“The global food crisis has been partially made worse by the growing number of food and fertilizer trade restrictions put in place by countries with a goal of increasing domestic supply and reducing prices.
Still, I mustered some courage and emailed the gentleman, telling him I graduated successfully but fell short of First Class, thus making me ineligible for his offer, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the son of a common man. He called me immediately that day and told me when he’d be in Sokoto, and asked me to meet him.
To understand the paradox of productive laziness, we first need to recognise that laziness becomes an issue only when it hampers us from achieving our goals. A perceived ‘lazy’ person, when motivated, seeks the easiest, smartest way to complete tasks, naturally birthing innovative methods. In fact, it is through such thinking that inventions like the wheel, machines, and even digital platforms were created – not by those who loved tireless work but by those who abhorred it sufficiently enough to seek a simpler route.
The new plans aim to boost agricultural productivity and strengthen the economy by creating opportunities in the real sectors of agriculture, manufacturing, and construction and to provide urgent economic relief for Nigerians.
His visionary approach involved creating opportunities for criminals to repent and reintegrate into society, leading to the transformation of over 600 individuals who have now turned their lives around.