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Iyabo Obasanjo Writes On The Recent Article By Ex-cbn Gov Charles Soludo by itetemi: 10:24am On Jan 29, 2015 |
What she wrote below ... Professor Soludo’s article on the elections in Nigeria is the best writing I have read recently on the real situation politically and economically in Nigeria. The well-articulated response from Dr. Fayemi compared to the abuse infused response from Femi Fani-Kayode on the PDP side is a great example of the contrast of the status-quo compared to the alternative. Whatever the case and I don’t expect miracles form APC but right now they have more thinking people than the PDP. As a Yoruba person, Dr. Fayemi’s response is how we expect our educated elite to take up issues and not the mad ranting’s of Fani-Kayode. I agree with most of his premise but I do not think they (APC) can take up a massive public works program in a period of “famine” i.e. low oil prices. During the great depression when Roosevelt used public works to help provide jobs, it was the stock market that failed i.e. Government revenue was affected from tax income but income from exportation which was then mainly agricultural goods was not affected. The government could use money from its coffers to create jobs and provide skills and training, which people could then use in the private sector. The best part of Dr. Fayemi’s response is that it is not elite focused. Nigerian governance as I saw it was not a democracy but an elitocracy. Govt of the elite by the elite for the elite and even if you grew up in near death poverty once you left those circumstances you forgot where you came from and concentrated on your immediate family and matters affecting the well-being of the elite. Changing this perspective to make the elite understand that their wellbeing was in fact dependent on the wellbeing of the masses will be APC’s challenge. They are sourcing from the same pool of elite talent that every Nigerian government has to source from and it is this pool that essentially has to be different or we will find ourselves again at precipice as usual. Iyabo Obasanjo DVM, Ph.D, a former Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria wrote from the United States of America. http://lindaikeji..com/2015/01/iyabo-obasanjo-writes-on-recent-article.html |
Re: Iyabo Obasanjo Writes On The Recent Article By Ex-cbn Gov Charles Soludo by Bevista: 10:29am On Jan 29, 2015 |
Great writeup. I completely agree with you about the feasibility of the proposed APC welfare programs. I personally do not think it is economically realistic. I also agree about the irresponsible way PDP (through FFK) responded to such an intelligent expose. For having the decency to articulate a proper response, I go with APC. #TeamGMB2015 2 Likes |
Re: Iyabo Obasanjo Writes On The Recent Article By Ex-cbn Gov Charles Soludo by coldsummer: 10:29am On Jan 29, 2015 |
Dear LAWD!!! |
Re: Iyabo Obasanjo Writes On The Recent Article By Ex-cbn Gov Charles Soludo by itetemi: 10:30am On Jan 29, 2015 |
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Re: Iyabo Obasanjo Writes On The Recent Article By Ex-cbn Gov Charles Soludo by Pangea: 10:33am On Jan 29, 2015 |
Iyabo please go and sit down! Patronizing APC will not make them give you a post when they eventually win. |
Re: Iyabo Obasanjo Writes On The Recent Article By Ex-cbn Gov Charles Soludo by Humblega(m): 10:33am On Jan 29, 2015 |
Also on vanguard. http://www.vanguardngr.com/2015/01/soludo-fayemi-fani-kayode-takeaway/ Soludo, Fayemi and Fani-Kayode: My takeaway By Iyabo Obasanjo ProfesSor Soludo’s article on the elections in Nigeria is the best writing I have read recently on the real situation politically and economically in Nigeria. Iyabo Obasanjo-Bello Iyabo Obasanjo-Bello The well-articulated response from Dr. Fayemi compared to the abuse infused response from Femi Fani-Kayode on the PDP side is a great example of the contrast of the status-quo compared to the alternative. Whatever the case and I don’t expect miracles form APC but right now they have more thinking people than the PDP. As a Yoruba person, Dr. Fayemi’s response is how we expect our educated elite to take up issues and not the mad ranting’s of Fani-Kayode. I agree with most of his premise but I do not think they (APC) can take up a massive public works program in a period of “famine” i.e. low oil prices. During the great depression when Roosevelt used public works to help provide jobs, it was the stock market that failed i.e. Government revenue was affected from tax income but income from exportation which was then mainly agricultural goods was not affected. Gov Fayemi Gov Fayemi The government could use money from its coffers to create jobs and provide skills and training, which people could then use in the private sector. The best part of Dr. Fayemi’s response is that it is not elite focused. Nigerian governance as I saw it was not a democracy but an elitocracy. Govt of the elite by the elite for the elite and even if you grew up in near death poverty once you left those circumstances you forgot where you came from and concentrated on your immediate family and matters affecting the wellbeing of the elite. Changing this perspective to make the elite understand that their wellbeing was in fact dependent on the wellbeing of the masses will be APC’s challenge. Fani-Kayode ..." I dont believe Osoba's account Fani-Kayode …” I dont believe Osoba’s account They are sourcing from the same pool of elite talent that every Nigerian government has to source from and it is this pool that essentially has to be different or we will find ourselves again at precipice as usual. Iyabo Obasanjo DVM, Ph.D, a former Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria wrote fro |
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