As an advocate of constitutional democracy, firmly believing in the government of the PEOPLE, by the PEOPLE, and for the PEOPLE; the situation in Niger République deeply concerns me and makes some of us very uncomfortable. The coup d’état in Niger resulted from ethnic and geopolitical power play. For example, in the aftermath of the coup, events have unfolded rapidly, revealing that a considerable number of Nigeriens support the military intervention, viewing the interventionists as saviors who will liberate their country from foreign dominance and exploitation of its resources.
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After almost two weeks of a standoff between coup plotters in the Niger Republic, and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), both parties are now ready to dialogue.
One seriously anticipated news for the past weeks has been the announcement of portfolios for the minister-designates, who were already confirmed by the national assembly last week. Everyone is looking forward to who will man what ministry, and if there will be rearrangements of ministries and how. This eventually happened on Wednesday, with the assignment of ministries to the ministers.
Negative criticism often focuses on what people cannot or should not do or believe, rather than presenting options or possibilities for action. Such criticisms are usually disabling instead of enabling. In Nigeria, a group of individuals has built a career out of judging others negatively and viewing them as inferior.
Our “dear old man”. How time flies! When at the peak of our conspiracies to save our country from Dictatorship I suggested the nick name “The Old Man” to disguise your persona. The “Old Man” theory was truly our great prayers for you to accomplish what was being intended for you and having accomplished that, to live long on the planet earth. We therefore, thank the almighty Allah today, because all our wishes for you then, have come to pass. At 82 today, you are therefore, the quientessial old man and congratulations on this momentous occasion, and happy birthday.
In 2015, the United Nations member states adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development known as Sustainable Development goals (SDGs) as a follow-up to the Millennium Development Goals. (MDGs) and expired in 2015.
The hurriedly declared resolution of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to deploy troops to restore democracy and reinstate the ousted President Mohamed Bazoum of Niger Republic, after the military takeover of power on the 26th of July, might have been influenced by the need to avoid foreign interventions that could lead to the kinds of destruction and agony evident in Syria, Yemen, Libya, Sudan, and elsewhere.
Addressing Niger Republic crisis is a matter of utmost importance, not only for our nation Nigeria but also for the stability and prosperity of the entire West African region. The recent military coup in our neighboring country, Niger, is a cause for concern. We have witnessed the cycle of instability that such actions can bring, undermining the very principles of democratic governance that our region has been striving to uphold.
Senator Lawal Adamu Usman, fondly called Mr. La; a serving Senator from Kaduna Central Senatorial District, is one philanthropist whose passion for education is unwavering, never tiring and enthusiastically focused in doing so.
A report in the Nigerian Journal of Cardiology in 2021 indicates that, heart or cardio vascular diseases involving the heart and blood vessels, particularly obesity-induced hypertension, are rampaging among the youth in the country.