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How will Nigeria be if all the electoral institutions are strictly followed by the relevant stakeholders, in the forthcoming 2027 general elections in Nigeria: the electoral umpire, INEC, acting without prejudice or without being biased; the security agencies operating within the gamut of the law, not being instruments in the hands of the public officials; the political parties and candidates not exploiting or taking advantage of the loopholes in the electoral process, not conducting sham primary elections, not imposing candidates, not secretly being appendage of bigger political parties, not inciting party members and the public, not buying the conscience of delegates in the primary elections and electorate in the general elections with money and other kinds of reward; the government not exercising power of incumbent, by taking sides and influencing the electoral process; the citizens not being incited to act unlawfully against opponent's supporters, not also being bought for votes (vote buying) and importantly, the outcomes of the elections become well accepted by all sections of the country??

Imagine how such emerging government will not encounter legitimacy crisis!

Imagine how such emerging government will witness seamless policy formulation and implementation!

Imagine how development will speed up in such administration!

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https://domsimonnotebook..com/2026/10/a-patriotic-and-heartfelt-advice-on.html

https://domsimonnotebook..com/2026/10/how-can-credible-election-solve.html

https://domsimonnotebook..com/2026/09/unrealistic-bogus-and-failed-promises.html

https://domsimonnotebook..com/2026/10/the-expected-blessings-of-2027-general.html

https://domsimonnotebook..com/2026/08/rigging-election-can-end-if-nigeria.html

https://domsimonnotebook..com/2026/06/why-citizens-vote-in-elections.html

If principle and morality (character) are lacking, on what basis will social problems which education intends to solve be completely uprooted?

A tree which is totally uprooted and not cut down from the trunk will never grow again.

This is how Nigerian problems should have been tackled, had the education system in the country been holistic and result-oriented. At the moment, it lacks character, while all the focus is on learning, involving acquisition of knowledge, passing examination with flying colours, and acquisition of certificates - such a huge misconception!

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https://dommnotepad..com/2026/08/the-need-to-mainstream-character-in.html

https://dommnotepad..com/2026/07/why-education-system-in-nigeria-is-not.html

https://dommnotepad..com/2026/06/education-in-nigeria.html

https://dommnotepad..com/2026/06/what-education-is.html

https://dommnotepad..com/2026/04/what-education-is-not.html

https://dommnotepad..com/2026/04/the-two-key-defining-features-of.html

How can Nigeria conduct credible elections, and how can credible elections help the country solve its legitimacy crisis?

The intractable legitimacy crisis is a subject of national concern, requiring urgent intervention. Why? Because for Nigeria to move forward, achieve significant and sustainable development, leadership crisis or leadership deficit, which legitimacy crisis is part and parcel of, must be adequately addressed. The connection lies in leadership and governance, the reason government is the primary driver of social change.

For credible elections to be conducted in Nigeria, institutions of government must certainly be powerful and stronger than personalities. At the moment, it is observed that personalities are, to a reasonable extent, more stronger and powerful than institutions. The proofs, for example, are the rate the electoral laws are intentionally broken by these political elites who are the usual contenders in election, and would go scot free. What should naturally happen to whoever is involved in ballot box snatching, mutilation of result sheets, vote buying, etc?

Therefore, the quest for achieving institutional independence, is a course which will certainly fetch Nigeria credible elections. In other words, if relevant institutions involving in the conduct of elections for recruitment of leaders are independent, conducting credible elections will become achievable.

THE WAY FORWARD

Government and the political elites should allow these institutions the free hand to operate - i e. eschewing unnecessary interference for the purpose of exerting influence and dominance. The masses, on the other hand, should be highly educated/enlightened (Nigeria should strive to be a literate society), in order not to be manipulated by the political elites, to do what they ordinarily should not do, if they had been educated. The prevailing interest of the politicians should be pocketed by due process and the rule of law.

Moreover, the citizens being highly educated will enable a society which is enthusiastic about governance, citizens who are very watchful and ready to ask questions, without fear of intimidation, to keep government and its agencies in check or on their toes. If the citizens are not well literate, well educated and highly knowledgeable about their society/country, the reverse will be the case - i.e. a society citizens are gullible, malleable, easily intimidated and induced

THE BIG NATIONAL QUESTION:

In light of the recent disruption of legislative business in Ondo State House of Assembly, can Nigeria not be able to build institutions stronger and powerful than personalities, in order to strengthen democratic practice?

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https://domsimonnotebook..com/2026/09/legislature-in-nigeria-spotlighting.html

https://domsimonnotebook..com/2026/03/the-need-for-building-strong.html

https://domsimonnotebook..com/2026/03/building-strong-institutions-in-nigeria.html

https://domsimonnotebook..com/2026/03/measures-for-building-strong.html

THE BIG NATIONAL QUESTION!

Why is the system of education in Nigeria not capable of solving her technological needs; and when will the country shift from the education system that is not result-oriented,which appreciates and prioritizes passing examination with flying colours and placing emphasis on acquisition of certificates, which the holders may not be able to prove, often a product of examination malpractice, which the law sternly prohibits and specifies punishment accordingly?

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https://dommnotepad..com/2026/09/reconciling-academic-performance-with.html

https://dommnotepad..com/2026/09/tertiary-education-quality-assurance.html

https://dommnotepad..com/2026/09/expansion-of-access-to-university.html

in order to achieve result-oriented education system in Nigeria. Niger

The increasing demand for university education in Nigeria has manifested in the explosive number of applicants seeking admission, it has instigated a strong argument and concern, about expansion of access to university education, between proliferation of universities in Nigeria and maintaining standard, both can contribute enormously to a better educational outcomes or result-oriented education. This is the situation which should be brought to bear, and given a louder platform for justice to be done to.

On one hand, it is basically concerned with a time there was limited access to university education as a result of limited number of universities available in Nigeria. The main implication, order than the dearth of infrastructure, was astronomical number of applicants seeking to fill the available limited space. The standard then, in terms of the students' capacity or population was nothing to write home about, because universities were admitting more than their capacities. In fact, it was the main concern which necessitated the current proliferation. Put differently, the inadequate infrastructure could not accommodate the students' population admitted by universities. Standard was greatly jeopardized or sacrificed on the alter of granting access to a great number, yet the limited space available in the existing universities would be unable to absorb the hundreds of thousands of qualified candidates seeking admission each year.

On the other hand, the attempt made so far to address the challenge of limited space in the existing universities in order to absorb the hundreds of thousands of qualified candidates denying admission each year, which is the proliferation of university, has not really been matched with standard. The bottom line is, standard should not be thrown to the wind, in the name of expanding access to university education, to accommodate growing number of interested and qualified candidates.

THE APPROVED NEW UNIVERSITIES
The recent approval of 33 new universities by the National Universities Commission (NUC) are broken down as follows:

SEVEN (7) FEDERAL UNIVERSITIES:
1. Federal University of Environment and Technology, Ogoni, Rivers State.
2. Federal University of Agriculture and Development Studies, Iragbili, Osun State.
3. Federal University of Technology and Environmental Sciences, Iyin Ekiti, Ekiti State.
4. Federal University of Health Sciences, Kachia, Kaduna State.
5. Federal University of Education, Osiele, Ogun State.
6. Federal University of Science and Technology, Eruwa, Oyo State.
7. Federal University of Health Sciences, Tsafe, Zamfara State.

SIX (6) STATE UNIVERSITIES:
1. Abdulsalam Abubakar University of Agriculture and Climate Action, Mokwa, Niger State
2. Benue State University of Agriculture, Science and Technology, Ihugh, Benue State.
3. Cross River University of Education and Entrepreneurship, Akampa.
4. Ebonyi State University of ICT, Science and Technology, Oferekpe, Ebonyi State.
5. University of Aeronautics and Aerospace Engineering, Ezza, Ebonyi State.
6. University of Innovation, Science and Technology, Omuma, Imo State.

TWENTY (20) PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES:
1. Leadership University, Abuja.
2. Jimoh Babalola University, Ilorin, Kwara State.
3. Bridget University, Mbaise, Imo State.
4. Greenland University, Jalingo, Taraba State.
5. JEFAP University, Suleja, Niger State.
6. Azione Verde University, Amaigbo, Imo State.
7. Unique Open University, Ojo, Lagos State.
8. American Open University, Abeokuta, Ogun State.
9. Tazkiyah University, Zaria, Kaduna State.
10. Lens University, Ilemona, Kwara State.
11. Kevin Eze University, Mgbowo, Enugu State.
12. Southern Atlanta University, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
13. University of Fortune, Igbotako, Ondo State.
14. Minaret University, Ikirun, Osun State.
15. Eranova University, Mabushi, Abuja.
16. Isaac Balami University of Aeronautics and Management, Lagos State.
17. Monarch University, Iyesi-Ota, Ogun State.
18. Tonnie Iredia University of Communication, Benin City, Edo State.
19. City University, Ayetoro, Ogun State.
20. New City University, Ayetoro, Ogun State.

At the moment, there are 328 universities across Nigeria, according to information obtained from National Universities Commission (NUC) portal. Out of this number, 77 are federal universities, representing 23.5%, while the state universities are 69, representing 21.0% and the private universities are 182 representing 55.5% of the total universities. It can be recalled that some years back, Nigeria had very few universities, predominantly federal-owned. The proliferation of universities in the country began in 2011, while as at 2015, the number had risen to about 140.

QUALITY ASSURANCE
This is one of the core mandates and businesess of the NUC over all the universities in Nigeria. The argument of this piece is, quality and standard should not be jeopardized or sacrificed on the alter of expanding access and meeting the growing demand for university education in Nigeria, by proliferating sub-standard and mushroom universities. That is why insistence on addressing the long-standing challenges must be sustained, in order to achieve result-oriented education system in Nigeria. Nigerians do not only want to witness a system which adequately absorbs the high number of demand for university education, but one which is producing efficient Source:https://dommnotepad..com/2026/09/expansion-of-access-to-university.html

THE BIG NATIONAL QUESTION!

considering the blessings accompanying election in a country, the critical question arising ahead of the 2027 general elections in Nigeria is:

WHAT WILL BE THE BASIS OR MOTIVATING FACTOR FOR DECIDING WHO TO VOTE AS LEADERS IN THE FORTHCOMING 2027 GENERAL ELECTIONS IN NIGERIA?

The following links will provide great insight on answering the above question judiciously:

https://domsimonnotebook..com/2026/08/the-blessings-of-election.html

https://domsimonnotebook..com/2026/08/fuel-subsidy-debate-ahead-of-2027_0746560189.html

https://domsimonnotebook..com/2026/09/unrealistic-bogus-and-failed-promises.html

https://domsimonnotebook..com/2026/09/the-expected-blessings-of-2027-general.html

Like a lion roaring in the thick forest, with strong and frightening reverberating effects, spreading across its length and breathe, so is this voice of reasoning expected to be felt, signalling and sending a strong and powerful message to the spines and nerves of Nigerians - intended to bring illumination to the intellects and create impactful awareness in the sub- consciousness of Nigerians - about what the NELFUND programme of the Federal Government of Nigeria truly represents, as well as re-orientating their attitude towards government's programmes.

For NELFUND programme to be sustainable, which is the primary aim of this piece, there is need to sustain the effort towards echoing the change of attitude of Nigerians in relations to government and its programmes, else it will end like so many others in the past. Although it has a legal foundation, drawing support from the 2024 Students Loan Act, the body language of most beneficiaries and prospective beneficiaries show that they may be lacking knowledge about the actual intention or objective of the loan programme, regardless of their true state of knowledge about what loan literally means. It expresses the attitude or posture of unwillingness to pay back the loan - this is not a good omen for the growth of education system and development in Nigeria.

HOW TO CHANGE THE ATTITUDE OF NIGERIANS TOWARDS GOVERNMENT'S PROGRAMMES FOR NELFUND SUSTAINABILITY
No doubt, this is the main reason intervention Programmes of government are not sustainable, because the citizens don't believe and embrace them, they don't see need of trusting government, with their failed promises, which they are sick and tired of - so many Nigerians, from sample opinions, see governmen's intervention as a trap, charade or hoax, which is not done based on the need and interest of the citizens, but to achieve selfish political end of the elected public officers, the presumed employees of the citizens. The question is, what should be done to change this, specifically regarding NELFUND programme of the Federal Government? below are some of the identified points explained in details:

1. THE ATTITUDE/CULTURE OF PRIVATE INVESTMENT OWNERSHIP
No body will allow his investment to rot, perhaps due to negligence or lack of interest, the reverse is that Nigerians generally, have been allowing the efforts/programmes of government to rot, because they erroneously don't believe in the collective ownership of their common patrimony. The attitude of looking at government and its property as no man's business, heavily resulting in lack of sustainability and poor maintenance culture of its programmes. It also clearly explains why government's involvement in creating values and providing affordable services under the umbrella of public corporation is hardly sustainable in Nigeria, in relation to private.

The issue has forced the country into privatization of its public corporations and national assets, which were hitherto providing Nigerians affordable services, on the grounds of mismanagement, caused by poor attitude of its citizens. Look at the Nigerian Telecommunication (NITEL), the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), etc, all being run as private investments, because maintenance and sustainability culture are seriously lacking. Going forward, the citizens generally, must be made to embrace this culture of private investment ownership, in order to positively touch the implementation of the NELFUND programme.

The critical question arising from the above explanation is, how will this attitude/culture of private investment ownership be cultivated in Nigerians? First, it should be established that it requires holistic and not a single or one-sided efforts. If the government comes to the party and the citizens don't, it will not see the light of day, and vice versa. Second, it should be acknowledged that it is a project which requires a long term efforts, therefore the result will not trickle in overnight. This is emphasized because most government's programmes which could have witnessed sustainability, have gone down the drain as a result of impatience. Incontrovertibly, attitudinal and cultural problems require re-orientation as remedy. It is more simpler for educated minds to be re-orientated than the illiterates, because of their character of being open-minded and receptive to positive and meaningful changes, especially when it concerns changing from retrogressive and backward attitude.

In other words, educated citizens are more progressive, forward thinking and development-oriented. It is so because they tend to consider issues from rational and empirical perspective, instead of superstitious perspective, which is often the reason the uneducated or illiterates are gullible, malleable and easily manipulated. Therefore, the attitude/culture of private investment ownership can be cultivated in Nigerians through achieving a literate society, which is predominantly made up of educated citizens. The reason re-orientation and attitudal change is difficult to achieve in Nigeria is because of the illiteracy challenge. Unfortunately, at the moment, the total population of the country is dominated by illiterates. It clearly provides justification for making education a top most priority by all the stakeholders of the Nigerian project, including the political parties, which can adopt such as their ideology in looking at and providing remedies to the country's perennial and intractable problems, because of its precursor nature and condition, which will enable the change to happen speedily and effectively. Education is a project that should be pursued vigorously in Nigeria, because of it multi-plier effects. It can solve so many other problems in the country, including poor attitude of Nigerians towards government and its programmes, not leaving out NELFUND sustainability.

2. STRENGTHENING OF INTER-AGENCY COLLABORATION
Government's agencies ought to work in synergy, in order to get the business of government done effectively. Most often, failure on their parts to function in coordination, makes government fail in keeping to promises, resulting in distrust and absence of interest from the citizens, concerning government and its programmes. In the context of NELFUND programme, if the needed synergy is established among the relevant agencies, in getting to institute viable mechanisms for repayment of the loan, it will cause both the beneficiaries and the general public to have a change of attitude, because the beneficiaries' identities will be tracked, causing them to honour the loan's obligation. At the moment, from a close observation, it appears the beneficiaries and the prospective beneficiaries don't really understand the concept of the NELFUND programme or the rationale behind its establishment. They tend to see it as business as usual. So what will change this negative attitude?

It is no gainsaying that, for the NELFUND programme to be sustainable, its administrators must collaborate with agencies such as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the commercial banks, the National Youths Service Corps (NYSC), beneficiaries' schools, the National Identity Management Commission (NINC), etc, else repayment of the loan will not see the light of day, based on previous experiences. The same poor attitude towards government's programme may likely play out, thinking towards this line will certainly address the foreseeable negative attitude. Therefore, these relevant agencies must sit up and ensure that they live up to expectation, in terms of delivering on the specific statutory responsibilities, as often stated, without repayment, sustainability of the NELFUND programme is not guaranteed.
Source:https://dommnotepad..com/2026/08/re-echoing-objective-of-nelfund.html

THE BIG NATIONAL QUESTION

In the true sense of employer-employee relationship, the employee ought to be fully acquainted with the job description (JD) of its employees. If that is anything to go by, and the citizens fully become aware of their responsibility as employer of government, which election is the recruitment process, do Nigerians really know the job description (JD) of their prospective employees for effective engagement, as the forthcoming general elections in the country is just a stone through?


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https://domsimonnotebook..com/2026/08/political-party-ideology-and-inchoate.html

https://domsimonnotebook..com/2026/08/origin-of-off-cycle-governorship.html

It is a off-cycle election in Nigeria, scheduled to hold on Saturday, 15 August, 2026 in Ogun State, South-West Nigeria. One may ask why the election is usually conducted in the election off-season in Nigeria. The answer is simply the landmark rulings of the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court of Nigeria, cancelling and ordering fresh conduct of elections or upturning and transferring the mandates earlier declared by INEC, in favour of petitioners (fellow candidates), who petitioned the conduct of elections in their various states for irregularities. Osun State joined the league in 2007 when the Court of Appeal, in a back and forth legat tussle, upturned the mandate of Prince Olagunsoye Oyinola then candidate of the People's Democratic party (PDP), earlier declared by INEC, while the election petition tribunal upheld and later reaffirmed its decision when the Court of Appeal sitting on the matter ordered for a retry. The mandate was eventually transferred to Rauf Aregbesola then candidate of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN). Many consider this phenomenon as a welcome development, because it is part of the reforms or changes widely expected in the electoral system specifically, and the Nigerian political system generally. That is, to witness state-wide election conducted on a different season from the national. It would be a great beauty to behold, because it will truly reflect the character of federalism in Nigeria, in terms of the general (federal) and regional (state) governments operating independently and in coordination. It will also solve so many other electoral and national challenges in the country.

Back to the main issue, the contest is mainly centred around three candidates including the incumbent, Ademola Adeleke, on the platform of Accord Party, while
Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiyi is the candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC), which is incidentally the ruling party at the federal/national level. And, Dr Najeem Salaam, who is the candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), which its Presidential candidates for the 2027 general elections is the former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar.

SOME KEY DECIDERS: FACTORS WHICH MAY COUNT IN THE ELECTION

1. Power of incumbency at the state level
It is obvious that one of the key main contenders in the Governorship election in Osun State is the sitting Governor, Ademola Adeleke of Accord Party. It is not a surprise that incumbency from time immemorial continues to remain a factor in election in Nigeria. It involves the deployment of state's paraphernalia to exert influence and pressure in the electoral process in order to have undue advantage. It is an act which mostly happens with impunity. With the current situation, which some candidates have gone out of the way, as a result of desperation and pressure, power of incumbency at the state level, may likely play a key role in the election.

2. Power of incumbency at the national level (federal might)
Considering the spate of allegations of victimization and intimidation levelled against some federal agencies by one the leading opposition party, African Democratic Congress (ADC), and the
State Government's team, in the weeks and months running to the election, it becomes obvious that based on the level of desperation, federal might may likely be deployed in the election, which could become a strong and inevitable decider. Some of the cases promoting this view point include the witholding of Osun State Local Governments' allocation, arrest of the Osun State Secretary to the State Government's (SSG) and other officials by the Department of State Service (DSS), over the allegation of vote buying, freezing or restriction of Osun State Government's account by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over allegation of corruption.

3. The third force factor (emerging formidable opposition party)
The third force movement is gradually gaining momentum in the Nigerian political space. With what happened in the 2023 general elections, which the Labour Party of Nigeria (LP) well fitted the third force idea, and brought some kind of flare into the contest, making it highly competitive and almost going neck to neck with other two favorite and formidable contending parties, the All Progressive Congress (APC) and the People's Democratic party (PDP), similar feat could be recorded in the forthcoming election in Osun State. Now, instead of having a usual or traditional two-horse race, it has become three, with the emergence of ADC and its candidate in the contest, Dr Najeem Salaam. From all indications, this will certainly bring some twists of event which may likely serve as decider in the forthcoming off-season Governorship election. The strategic intention will be about making a strong statement against the 2027 general elections in Nigeria, which its Presidential candidate, the former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, is a strong contender and one of the favorites.

4. Violence and compromise by security agencies
The recent violence that occurred in the state which led to killings, as a result of clash by certain groups connected to the forthcoming off-season Governorship election in the state could be a pointer to what may likely play out during the election. It is now incumbent on the various security agencies in the election to independently play their parts, in order to nip the looming ugly phenomenon in the bud. They should eschew any act which may lead to compromise, because if free, fair, credible and satisfiable election will be achieved, they have a huge part to play. They should neither form or constitute 'state might' or 'federal might'.

5. INEC - the electoral umpire
As far election history in Nigeria is concerned, it will not be forgotten in a hurry, cases INEC the electoral umpire, has contributed to shape the outcomes of elections, positively and negatively. The forthcoming off-season Governorship election in Osun State, will not be an exception. The worry of stakeholders, Nigerians and the global community is in its unweavery commitment to follow the laid down procedures as well as using the exercise as a mock against the 2027 general elections in Nigeria, especially as it concerns the application of the election technology system, which was a huge contentious issue in the 2023 general elections in Source:https://domsimonnotebook..com/2026/08/the-likely-key-deciders-in-2026.html

It is not different or far away from the usual perennial, institutional and culturally-influenced problem that characterize the Nigerian state. That is, what is happening in the education sector is a miniature of the Nigerian society. There are so many factors attributed to this, but what is most pronounced, with far reaching consequences, is the actions of government. Don't forget, government being an agent of the state, is the primary driver of social change. Now, the unimaginable spate of inconsistency in government's actions known as "public policy", is something that cannot be avoided, so long as the issue of result in the country's educational system is concerned.

The culture of various governments/administrations introducing fresh, unique, peculiar and unconnected programmes and initiatives, on resumption of office, totally jettisoning those of its predecessor, is considered a huge factor regarding the reasons Nigeria's education system is not producing effective and efficient result. There are so many education-related Programmes and initiatives championed by different administration, without proper accountability and performance appraisal, which most often than not, will be terminated abruptly. This usually prompts the question: why were they initiated or introduced, if they will not be allowed to take root (sustainability)? The mantra "government is continum", is totally jettisoned in Nigeria's contemporary governance process. This is one key reason education is producing negative result.

Beyond all the accompanying gaps and limitations mostly associated with government, on the abysmally poor result from education system in Nigeria, is the core factor, wrapping around curriculum, students' performance appraisal system (examination), and teaching methods. Incontrovertibly, they form the basis and core foundation of education, from whatever perspective one is looking at. In a related post titled "Education In Nigeria" which curriculum was mainstreamed, identifying a critical problem which is curriculum in Nigeria not being dove-tailed or tailored towards solving existing social problems. In other words, It is not up-to-date and not in tune with the situation of the contemporary Nigerian society.

On the other hand, students' performance appraisal system which is known as examination, meant for grading students' abilities, is tailored towards only passing examination with flying colours, not necessarily designed to test aptitude, competence and practical knowledge and capacity, which ought to be the primary function. The examination questions which should mainly be practical-based, to depicts students' understanding and experiences about a subject, is incidentally testing only students' memory capacity/mental prowess. This scenario has pushed or prompted Nigerian students to seek 'mental assistance/support' which is a strong contributing factor to examination malpractice in the country, since it is all about passing examination excellently. In this case, understanding and experience (practical rather than theoretical knowledge), which the students ought to acquire in order to be able to solve problems in their area of study, i.e. the applicability of the knowledge acquired, become secondary and inconsequential. Nigerians have not really come to terms with the fact that, there is a striking difference between cramming to pass examination and having sound understanding and practical-based knowledge derived from experience on a subject.

Teaching Method In Nigeria:
The method of teaching in Nigeria is not encouraging creativity, ingenuity, intuition innovations and self-initiatives; it only places strong emphasis on mental capacity to accommodate knowledge, which the end product is passing examination excellently. On the other hand, the attitude of Nigerians towards education should be shifted from the usual 'cramming' for examination, in order to have excellent results and certificates, to building students' intellectual and practical capacity and competence on subjects or courses. At the moment, it is quite unfortunate and shameful to acknowledge the stark reality of the unproductive and inefficient result the education system in Nigeria is yielding, which the method of teaching is attributed for being the contributing factor.

The necessity before Nigeria is the challenge of relaying or fine-tuning the method of teaching, away from 'what is' or ' what to think', largely focusing on and explaining what already is in existence, to 'how is' or 'how to think', which the focus should be largely on experience and practical knowledge. The design of such system should be wrapped around understanding or intellectual ability rather than only mental prowess for accommodating knowledge which has no practical basis. This should be reflected largely in the students' performance appraisal or examination and recruitment process by employers of labour, rather than placing emphasis on certificates which most often than not, has been proved not to be a true reflection of possessing practical knowledge, given the widespread fallen standard of education and alarming rate of examination malpractice.

If method of teaching is based on how to think, then creativity, ingenuity, innovationsand self-initiative will certainly be promoted. It is on this basis the education system can be result-oriented, because operating on such a suitably crafted, integrated, well dove-tailed with the reality of the contemporary Nigeria, couple with frantic and diligent efforts, will certainly enhance high productivity. At the moment, both in character (moral) and learning (innovation), what education is producing is certainly nothing to write home about. Innovation in this context, is meant to improvise means of solving social problems. Unfortunately, the prevailing situation is the high decadence which has attracted great concern globally, such that the country was reportly described by the former Prime Minister of the UK, David Cameroon, as "fantastically corrupt", and the 142 least corrupt nation out of 180, according to the 2025 Corruption Perception, genuinely reflecting the deeply rooted institutional and cultural problems bedeviling Nigeria. Also, the country is commonly referred to as a 'consuming economy' and a 'dumping ground' for imported goods from industrialized economies, depicting or reflecting lack of self reliance and economic independence, which is a recipe for industrialization and development. So what result exactly is education system in Nigeria really producing now? Source:https://dommnotepad..com/2026/07/why-education-system-in-nigeria-is-not.html

In the most simplified term, loan entails borrowing money which one cannot afford, for a specific purpose or project. The central issue is affordability i.e. lacking the financial ability or muscle to execute a certain plan or project. Therefore, when one seeks to obtain a loan, it means such person lacks money/fund to carry out his plans. Loan cannot be requested when the need has not arisen, the need in this context is the lack of fund or non affordability, when there is a plan or a project to be executed - this implies inability to afford the financial cost of executing intended project.

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) is a Federal Government initiative intended to assist students of tertiary institutions who are incapable of affording their education, with the intention of paying back after graduation. The target of this Programme is specifically on students who are unable to meet the financial demands of tertiary education. The implementation process of the programme has to be unfolded in a manner which the beneficiaries and prospective beneficiaries be made to understand explicitly, its objectives, in order to avoid the usual Nigerians' attitude towards government's programmes - this trumpet is being blown based on the glimpses of manifestation of the issue raised above.

The administrators of NELFUND, for sustainability sake, should sound a continuous note of warning to beneficiaries and intended beneficiaries, to be well informed about the status and purpose of the programme - granting loan to students of tertiary institutions. Loans are made to be repaid; it is not an empowerment programme. Therefore, they must be well orientated or educated about what the specified problem it intends to address.

This piece is motivated by the massive interest indicated by students, prompting me questions: do these large percentage of beneficiaries and intended beneficiaries have the challenge of meeting their financial demands in school? Have Nigerian parents and guardians become so poorer such that they cannot afford their wards' financial demands in school? Do they know it is a loan which will be paid back after graduation? It is time to end the mortgaging of our collective future. It is time to change our attitudes and orientations towards government's programmes, else the sustainable development being earnestly graved for will continue to elude us.

For crying out loud, if your parents or guardian can afford your education or meet your financial needs in school, you do not need the loan. Do not create unnecessary and avoidable financial burden for your future - don't think of beating the system because it will not work. Give this opportunity for the real financially disabled students to grab, for this country to move forward. It is this same attitude that has denied the country development: the perception of seeing government as a well for exhaustively scooping and storing water for future use, while denying others who are thirsty, the opportunity to only quench their thirst. You don't have need for the stored water at home which you exhausted from the well, yet the well is empty, surrounded by citizens who are thirsty. Why not allow it in the well so that those in need can have access to at any time (government is a common patrimony, citizens should not exploit it, in order not to adversely affect others).

The NELFUND programme can be collectively supported to achieve sustainability in order to guarantee the future of the children. If this Programme is allowed to continue, i.e. devoid of exploitation, obtaining tertiary education, especially by the financially disabled citizens, will no longer be a challenge in Nigeria. LET NIGERIANS TAKE THEIR COLLECTIVE FUTURE INTO CONSIDERATION! Source:https://dommnotepad..com/2026/07/understanding-concept-of-loan-nelfund.html

one thing is to get to know the ideology of a political party, another is to unravel or determined if such ideology is well interpreted to capture or dove-tail the prevailing realities in Nigeria. So when next you have opportunity of interacting with political parties as Nigerians, don't stop at asking "what is the ideology of your party?" Let the question takes this shape:

WHAT IS THE IDEOLOGY OF YOUR PARTY, AND HOW IS IT INTERPRETED TO CAPTURE OR DOVE-TAIL THE PREVAILING REALITIES IN NIGERIA?

You can get more insight on the links below:

https://domsimonnotebook..com/2026/08/political-party-ideology-and-inchoate.html

https://domsimonnotebook..com/2026/07/assessment-of-nigeria-democratic.html

As Nigeria is fast approaching the election season - the 2027 general elections, every Nigerian and every eligible voter should ask the various political parties seeking their votes and support these important questions: WHAT IS YOUR IDEOLOGY? WHAT DO YOU STAND FOR OR WHAT IS YOUR PARTY REPRESENTING?

Get more insight on related issues from the following links:

https://domsimonnotebook..com/2026/05/how-nigerians-misconstrued-voting-in.html

https://domsimonnotebook..com/2026/06/why-citizens-vote-in-elections.html

https://domsimonnotebook..com/2026/06/manifestations-of-weak-political.html

https://domsimonnotebook..com/2026/07/the-parts-relevant-stakeholders-must.html

IF THE CITIZENS ARE NOT WELL EDUCATED AND ENLIGHTENED ABOUT THE CONSEQUENCES OF POLITICS, POLITICAL PARTICIPATION, ESPECIALLY IN THE ELECTORAL PROCESS, WHO IS TO BLAME?

GET INSIGHT ON THE QUESTION FROM THE FOLLOWING LINKS:

https://domsimonnotebook..com/2026/03/the-consequences-of-politics.html

https://domsimonnotebook..com/2026/06/political-culture-in-nigeria.html

https://domsimonnotebook..com/2026/06/manifestations-of-weak-political.html

https://domsimonnotebook..com/2026/06/why-citizens-vote-in-elections.html

My first time hearing about the school, although it's in my hood. Crossing fingers to learn from those with useful information.

Please, this is educational programme, not political. Let it not be politicized.

Let the administrator not lose control or the objective of the programme. This is what is destroying this country.

This Programme should be alienated from politics and the forthcoming general elections. If it continues like this, I'm not seeing its sustainability.

Let's start discussing about repayment for sustainability sake. Also, beneficiaries should not forget that it's a loan programme, which they must definitely pay back. It is no longer time to beat the system. Let such attitude be eroded for good things to take place in this country.

This is a Federal Government's initiative, we should not forget.

It is re-stating the obvious - that's been the established order, so it's no news.

However, military in playing the supportive role effectively in the election security, INEC must make strategic security blueprint, based on past experiences and future projection, in order to ensure the delivery of their role is robust, sturdy and well fine-tuned

Nigeria indeed, is a state (country) with many nations. It is one of the most diverse, fragmented and divided state in the entire universe. It's plural and heterogeneous nature or characteristic has informed serious curiosity and inquiry among scholars; they have in their various findings, submitted that the state has over 250 ethnic groups.This prominent characteristic is the strong factor the foundation of the country should be well laid, else it possess inherent contradiction which can cause disintegration and a total collapse. It is a strong reason behind the state& slow pace of growth and development or backwardness, as the case may be.

What the Nigerian state is in dire need of now, is nation building. How to mould or build a nation out of multi- national entities, i.e. from nations-state-nation-state or from nations, to state, to nation-state. Nigeria before it's amalgamation in 1914, was made up of many distinct nations and at amalgamation became a state or partially a state due to colonial interference.The quest now is how these various nations or ethnic nationalities can be united or integrated into one unified geo-political entity (nation-state), in pursuit of national goals and aspirations (interests) Unlike the current situation where the various ethnic nationalities are pursuing their separate goals and aspirations, to the detriment of the national. Nigeria is seriously challenged by the scenario of esub-nationalisn, it is a militating factor against loyalty, patriotism and nationalism drive which the state is seriously yearning for.

For clarity purpose, nation, state, nation-building, and nation-state will be vividly and practically defined, to bring more insight into the subject of discourse.

NATION

A people or a group of people who share common ancestry or have claim to same cultural root, background and identity, who are pursuing same goals and aspirations (interests). In this context, tribes and ethnic groups such as Ibibio, Ijaw, Igbo, Tiv, Idoma, Jukun, Nupe, Birom, Hausa, Fulani, Yoruba, Bini, Bekwarra, Ikwere, etc are nationns in no particular order, which constitute the Nigerian state.

STATE

An organized group of people, with definite or well defined territory, which possess a coercive power to command obedience from her citizens and aliens, and have the recognition to enter into external relations. It is very obvious that the common characteristics of the subject that differentiate it from others include: government, population, territory, sovereignty and external relations. In this context, a state is different from the various 36 political units or sub-governments existing within it, for example, Akwa Ibom State, Rivers State, Lagos State, Abia State, etc.In affirmation of the above, the Article 1 of the 1933 Montevideo Convention defined a state by four fundamental characteristics as follows:"a permanent population, a defined territory, a government, and the capacity to enter into relations with other states".

NATION-BUILDING

It is a process of constructing or framing many nations to become one indivisible, indissoluble, united nation, sharing and pursuing same goals and aspirations. Nigeria most definitely need this, because of it's diversity and heterogeneity, reflected in the over 250 ethnic nationalities, pursuing different interests. Currently, it lacks a unifying factor, in spite of efforts from the various government programmes to ensure this building takes place. Such effects include the promotion of Inter-tribal marriage, the establishment of the National Youths Service Corps (NYSC), attitudinal re-orientation programmes by relevant authorities - the National Orientation Agency (NOA), involving in awareness and sensitization campaigns in the media, including granting interviews, promoting jingles, writing articles, etc.as well as community mobilization.etc.

NATION-STATE

Is the unification of the various nations or ethnic nationalities as one indivisible entity, sharing common identity, goals and aspirations, within a given state.. Unity in diversity is the slogan in this context. Moulding many nations to become one in a state is an herculean task, states with diverse nature have been battling with, because it is very difficult to accommodate interests of the various ethnic nationalities, that could be paying more loyalty or patriotism to their sub-entities (ethnic nationalism) than the state generally.In a nation-state, the entire state becomes one unified force, and nationalism tendency becomes greatly heightened, while the interests of the state is placed above all others. In the US for example, American interest is first and above all others, regardless of who or what is involved, and why. Based on this explanation, Nigeria, as a state with many nations, is not fit to be called or described as a nation-state, because it is almost the reverse.

IDEAL FEDERALISM AS A SUITABLE MODEL FOR NATION-BUILDING IN NIGERIA

The purpose of nation-building is to mould one entity which has same background and identity, in terms of the pursuit of its goals and aspirations (interests), out of numerous nations existing in the Nigerian state, which are associated with disunity, disintegration, division, and distrust. Unfortunately, the claim of practicing federalism in Nigeria is not completely true. Nigeria from all indications, is not practicing federalism the manner it ought to be; the situation is stirring up resultant effects including being an impediment or militating factor against nation-building in the country.

Practicing ideal federalism in Nigeria will definitely motivate nation-building. Issues such as deprivation, marginalization, discrimination and other forms of social injustice, which usually lead to agitation, aggression and the emergence of ethnic militias, as a result of frustration, would have been resolved. Specifically, militancy and youths restiveness in the Niger-Delta region is largely a product of lopsided federalism. Other related issues associated with the pseudo practice of federalism in Nigeria are derivative principles and revenue sharing formula which has assumed the peak of contention and controversy, especially between the Federal and state governments, making the judiciary very weak, vulnerable and limited, in terms of legal interpretations. While the state is left in a confused situation, with so many backlog of undecided cases as well as the decided ones which lack legal conviction.

Imagine Nigeria practicing federalism where resources within the various states are owned and controlled by them; as well as assuming responsibility of collecting all kinds of taxes such as rent, royalties, VAT, etc. within their various domains, and pay certain agreed percentage to the Federal Government! Imagine each of the 36 states in Nigeria having their policing outfits (local police), different from the federal, but work in coordination to stem the tide of insecurity in the country! Arguably, having state/local police will go a long way in solving local security needs; every security challenge that has assumed national and international dimension, was first and foremost, local. So, having such can help nip so many emerging local security issues in the bud, without necessarily assuming bigger and complex dimension.

These and many more related issues are mostly the factors that necessitate hatred, disunity, division and disintegration in Nigeria, causing the various ethnic nationalities to pursue their selfish goals and aspirations (local interests) above and against national interests, which is a devastating contradiction. Had all things being equal, i.e. Nigeria practicing ideal federalism, where local interests are well protected and secured, it would be natural for all sub-national governments or the various ethnic nationalities to jointly pursue national interest. It is in a situation of this nature, Nigeria can achieve NATION-STATE.. Federalism can definitely be a veritable instrument for NATION-BUILDING.

Ideally, federalism is a system that is mostly practiced by plural and heterogeneous society, Nigeria best suits this condition, because of it's diversity. It accommodates or allows for both the local and national interests to be pursued.side by side, while the national cannot be threateningly foisted or superimposed on, to substitute for the local, with abnormal and unacceptable uniformity in interests across the sub-entities, such will be a misnomer, anti-development and anti-federalism. That is why it is described as a Development -oriented system, because it encourages the various ethnic nationalities pursue their local interests along side national interests, taking into cognizance their unique and peculiar characteristics, which ordinarily, may not be recognized in a central or unitary structure. For sure, development aspiration becomes rapidly achieved.

WHAT SHOULD BE DONE TO ACHIEVE NATION-BUILDING IN NIGERIA

Eradication of social injustices - ethnic colonialism and hegemonic tendency, bigotry and chauvinism; deprivation, marginalization and discrimination, in terms of resource control/derivation and project allocation. These are seriously lacking in a plural society like Nigeria. They are inherent seeds of discord militating against the unity and cohesion; and the leading cause of ethnic rivalry, tension and wars, nation-building cannot take place in such scenario. The practice of ideal federalism can help Nigeria eradicate social injustice and achieve a nation-state.
Source:https://domsimonnotebook..com/2026/04/nigeria-its-numerous-nations-and-quest.html

It has been generally acceptable and firmly established that federalism is the most appropriate and suitable system for plural and heterogeneous societies. Devoid of debate, Nigeria clearly satisfy this requirement, being one of the most diverse countries in the entire universe. In fact, scholars and authors, in their findings have sated that the country have over 250 ethnic groups. Moreover, federalism is believed to be development oriented system because it accommodates the goals and aspirations (interest) of the various sub-units or sub-nationals, as well as the national goals and aspirations (national interest), affording them the platform to work in coordination, while remaining independent. This is the position of K. C. Where - the founding father of modern federalism, and James Madison - one of the founding fathers of the American state.

What I term 'federalism framework', or 'framework of federalism' - consisting of the ideal principles or tenets which specify the structure and organization of a federal state. Wheare conceptualized it as "The method of dividing powers so that general and regional governments are each within a sphere, coordinate and independent". Where's conceptualization is the most cogent, clearly expressed and widely acceptable, which most other contemporary formulations are rested or built upon. Similarly, Madison defined it as a happy "combination of the great and general interest (national) and local and particular interests (federating units). Jean Bodin and other early writers and philosophers viewed the idea as mutual interaction and direct contact with at least two levels of governments - a foundational work on which modern and contemporary framework was built.

Regarding the question which doubles as the title, if indeed Nigeria is practicing federalism as claimed, why are the states (regional governments or federating units) not independent? They lack the powers to control and manage resources within their domains, corroborating the backdrop of the prevailing situation - the unitary structure of the country, which has the central or general government taking major decisions that affect the entire country, on behalf of other governments Also, why does the country continue to have unitary policing structure, unitary judiciary system, unitary and uniform educational system, etc.and the general or central government is one managing and sharing vital resources of the Nigerian state. In light of the above, acceptable sharing formula or revenue sharing principle remains for a very long time, the most controversial issue of federalism in Nigeria (national question), which the judiciary have absolutely run out of ideas, within the limit of the law, on how to settle them; that is why there are so many backlog of related undecided cases. Also, why is it impossible for the country to have state police - a critical feature of a federal state - since it began the practice of federalism in 1954? These questions support the fact that Nigeria cannot afford federalism. What then is the cost of federalism?

The cost of federalism is the price to pay or sacrifices to make, to strictly follow the tenets or ideals of federalism. Nigeria, in spite of it's unique suitability for the system, continue to find it very hard to practice. With it's diversity in terms of ethnicity (over 250 ethnic groups), large or massive geographical territory (913,075 square kilometers), huge population (being the seventh most populous country and the most populous black country in the entire universe) etc. It should not have a challenge practicing the system. That is why it can be argued that federalism has considerably contributed to what great countries such as India, Brazil, Switzerland, Germany, Canada, America, etc. are today, in the globalized system. It is a testament to the fact that it can also make Nigeria an elite state among the committee of states, if it is ideally practiced, like the rest of the states mentioned do.

In summary, for Nigeria to be able to afford federalism, the manner witnessed elsewhere, especially the US, believed to be the model, it framework or principles guiding the modern practice of the system, as postulated by K. C. Where and James Madison, which the mutual interaction between and direct contact with at least two levels of governments, are independent and coordinate and the general and the regional governments rule themselves as well as share powers or functions accordingly (self rule and shared rule), must be duly instituted.
Source:https://domsimonnotebook..com/2026/03/how-much-is-cost-of-federalism-nigeria.html

It has become a recurring decimal and a serious national concern for political actors to keep moving or jumping from one political party to another (defection), especially during election cycle. It is not a good omen for Nigeria's democratic practice and development drive. And the reason behind this recurring political action is not far-fetched, although it is usually masked by deceptive justifications, provided by political actors.

Beyond the usual lack of ideology by political parties in Nigeria, being responsible for incessant defection, lack of adequate practice of federalism has been identified also, as the chief and paramount factor for defection. Arguably, if federalism is practiced the way it ought to be, the spate of defection, especially during election cycle will definitely reduce to the lowest minimum, and will to a large extend help to deepen it's democracy.

Resulting from the above, the unmasked reasons behind this anti-democratic phenomenon in Nigeria's political system include the following:

1. FEAR OF LOSING ELECTION

This usually happens as a result of not belonging or being a member of the political party in power at the centre (i.e. incumbent political party).Having dominant control of the federal institutions including the electoral umpire - the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security establishments such as the police, military, Department of State Security (DSS) and Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC), etc. the incumbent political party, usually take undue advantage and exert or exercise hegemonic control over the entire federation, to ensure that election results go in their favour. The power of incumbency is the covert reason behind the recurring defection incidents in Nigeria, especially by the unpopular political actors, who understand carefully the political antecedent that free, fair and credible elections in Nigeria for now, is harder than passing a camel through an eye of the needle.

2. DEPRIVATION

It is no gainsaying that political office holders in the incumbent political party (party in power), especially at the state level, enjoy government largesse and benevolence than those who are not. For example, many Governors in Nigeria have defected to incumbent party because of deprivation - what I described as politics of federal allocation of resources. On the other hand, those who maintain party have been faced with denial, victimization and political witch-hunting, including allegations and trials for corruption. In the first administration of the Fourth Republic (from 1999), former Governor of Lagos State clearly faced the mentioned treatment from the centre, because he was of the opposition party. In fact, Lagos State allocations were witheld for years, as a result of this conflict. There are avalanche of records on states Governors controlled by incumbent political party being more favour for federal projects than others. The fear such occurrence (deprivation) instigates would make the political actors to 'align with the 'party at the centre'', their usual line of justification. This phenomenon arguably explains why the Nigeria'n president is widely regarded as the most powerful in the entire world.

In summary, the ideal federal practice, is one where the centre (general government) and the units (regional governments) are each within a sphere, independent and coordinate, and such fear arising from deprivation, denial and victimization will be minimal and would not result in defection, because of self rule and shared rule formula. Therefore, for Nigeria to witness rapid development in this regard, where defection will be non-existent or greatly reduced, the practice of federalism must be well deepened.
Source:https://domsimonnotebook..com/2026/03/deepening-democracy-through-adequate.html

Security is a very serious business of government which is an agent of the State. In fact, security of lives and property is one essential and unavoidable duty government cannot deny its citizens, especially in democratic societies. In established and successful federal states across the world such as the US, Canada, Australia, India, Germany, etc. powers are shared between or among the various governments which comprise or make up the state (country). Normatively and practically, it is an ideal practice for the various governments within a state to possess its police formation, independent of the others, for the purpose of enforcing the law. For insurance, in Germany, there is federal police called "Bundespolizie" and state police called "Landespolizie", likewise other federal states mentioned above, working independenly and in coordination. This is because where responsibility is given, it must be backed by power, for effective dispensation of the assigned objectives.

It is quite unfortunate to admit the fact that Nigeria's federal structure lacks this basic component. Nigeria is operating a federal system with only federal police formation, the states (i.e. the regional governments) are heavily relying on the federal police to discharge their statutory responsibilities, which is absolutely a misnomer. Why? Because the Nigeria Police is wholly or fully answerable to the federal government (i.e. the general government), its presence in the various states is by virtue of the federal government's jurisdiction and statutory responsibility for overseeing or supretending over the territorial integrity of Nigeria.

At the moment, the country is seriously being threatened and ravished by insecurity, specifically terrorism. The lack of state policing outfit, which could be used to nip in the bud some local security challenges, preventing them from assuming national and international dimensions, is massively apparent, given the gaps and limitations of the federal security operatives identified, which ordinarily the state security outfit would have filled. The recent indication of interest by government to facilitate the establishment of state police, is an answered prayer to many decades of agitation and advocacy by knowledgeable and well meaning Nigerians for its emergence.

1. FOR SOLVING LOCAL PROBLEMS IN ORDER NOT TO ASSUME NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL DIMENSIONS
State police is certainly a suitable hypothesis for testing an effective model for addressing or remedying the heightened security challenges in Nigeria. It is because of its proximity to the locals than the federal police. Every national and international security problem started from a particular locality, it is certainly the local police that will be alerted first and call to the scene, the tendency of nipping such at that level, in the bud, is quite high. If that becomes the case, such challenge cannot rise to gain national and international relevance, hence the reason it is argued that, state policing outfit remains an effective model for solving the present security challenge in the country.

2. TO MAKE GOVERNMENT AT THE STATE LEVEL ATTAIN ITS FULL STATURE (COMPLETE GOVERNMENT'S PARAPHERNALIA)
Imagine the state governments in Nigeria existing without having complete government's paraphernalia? There is existence of state legislature, executive, and the judiciary structures well equipped with the power to make, implement and interpret the law and in most cases, issue order for enforcement of the law. Is it not a contradiction that such orders are expected to be carried out by federal police that is not directly answerable to the state? This is where state governments in Nigeria are handicapped - for example, the 1999 constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) recognizes State Governors, as the Chief Executive Officers, meaning that they are Chief Enforcement Officers in their various states, yet the states lack security and enforcement apparatus, what a contradiction! This is part of the reason for the country's slow pace of development.

3. FOR THE PURPOSE OF ACHIEVING/PRACTISING IDEAL FEDERALISM
Federalism practice cannot be said to be ideal, if the general (federal) and regional (state) governments are not functioning independently of each other as well as working in coordination. As earlier established, government is incomplete without having enforcement instrument, which is the police, be it general or regional. State governments in Nigeria are certainly incomplete without state police. Don't forget, where responsibility is given, it must certainly be backed by or accompanied with power, for effective and seamless execution of objectives. It is the reason the practice of federalism in Nigeria is described as "pseudo" and "unitary" in nature, therefore, states should be allowed the free hand to establish their policing outfits.

4. AN EFFECTIVE MODEL FOR COMBATING HEIGHTENED TERRORISM AND OTHER SECURITY CHALLENGES IN NIGERIA.
Insecurity in Nigeria has reached an alarming level, from all indication, the existing resources at the disposal of the security operatives of the country is incapable of matching it, hence the need for devising or inventing new, more effective and result-oriented measures and initiatives, that will be able to meet the security needs of the time. Having explored so many options, in terms of strategic approaches to combating insecurity without yielding desired result, why not give state police a consideration.

Let it not be dabbled in the usual politicization, which has been the characteristic of existing institutions and establishments in Nigeria. It should be purpose-driven and well intentional, in terms of being state-owned and state-controlled (locally-oriented) policing outfit, with clear-cut intention of being an effective model for combating terrorism and other security challenges in the country. Mind you, if achievement is made within the various domains of the states in the federation, it is the entire country that is making the achievement, because it is a systemic issue with contagious and reverberating consequences.

The fear, as usually expressed, has been the abuse of such establishment, probably by political actors, terrorists and their financiers, against the Nigerian state. However, expressing such fear is not just enough, considering the positive results it will deliver which certainly outweigh the negative, plus modeling it in such a way that will effectsively prioritize and support the combat of terrorism and other security challenges in the country.
Source:https://domsimonnotebook..com/2026/07/the-benefits-of-having-state-police-in.html

How much is the cost of federalism Nigeria cannot afford to practice?", provides an express preview or background to the imbalance and lopsided federal structure in the Nigerian polity, explaining in details the gaps and flaws characterizing the practice of federalism in the country. Clearly, it has been generally accepted as one of the serious national questions staring the country in the face, which is earnestly begging for answer. With the composition of Nigeria's cultural and ethnic structure, which is diverse and multifarious, there are certain steps that must be taken which are described in the piece as the price to pay, in order for the country to effectively and efficiently achieve its national goals and aspirations. The price is explained in details below:

1. CONSENSUS PLEDGE/ COMMITMENT TO NATIONALISM (NATIONAL INTEREST) ABOVE ETHNIC NATIONALISM
This can only be effectively achieved through a negotiation or re-negotionation of the existence of Nigeria, first, that the existence of the country is indivisible, indissoluble and inviolable, giving some sort of guarantee against threat to its existence, on a well organized and structured platform like the abysmally failed 2014 National Confab, involving a composition of a well representation of the various tribes and ethnic groups in the country. It will certainly provide a semblance of general acceptance, which the various divers ethnic groups in the country will willingly and confidently pledge their unweavery support, loyalty, allegiance and patriotism to. At the moment, Nigeria lacks support, as an indivisible country, from the various components and units that make up the country.

This is one primary challenge the country must address to effortlessly move forward, it is the main reason behind its disunity (distrust among the various ethnic groups), disintegration, instability and underdevelopment. There must be a pact, like a social contract, with a binding force, which reference can always be made, negotiated under a well agreeable structured platform, and which can also guarantee some sort of protection to the regional or ethnic units; the fear of encroachment and domination (ethnic colonialism) makes nationalism and patriotism in Nigeria not tenable or realizable.

Similar model was adopted or demonstrated in the United States of America, in their early and formative period, the 13 British Colonies came together to chart a way forward on how they want to be politically organized and administered, or how they want to coexist in a peaceful and orderly manner, under one umbrella. It involved surrendering or letting go, for national interest, some of the ethnic and local interest. In other words, national interest became to them, primary, while local interest, was secondary. This was necessitated by the confidence obtained from the social contract: as hard as it may be for some persons to accept, it is a hard truth that can guarantee the redemption and emancipation of Nigeria.

2. CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT FOR SELF-RELIANCE AND ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE
Over-dependence on the general or central government (Federal Government) by the regional or state governments is a serious issue that should be well addressed in Nigeria. How can the attitude or culture of going to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) at month end for sharing of revenues mostly derived from natural resources be changed? Because it he's made the states become so over-dependent and non-viable economically.

Order than national resources, which is a big national question, in terms of derivative principle or revenue sharing formula, how can the states effectively mobilize resources in their various domains, to achieve economic viability? This is another price Nigeria must pay to practice ideal federalism. Revenue mobilization is a key factor in running government across the world, because it is the duty of government, an agent of the state, to provide welfare for her citizens.

3. ESTABLISHMENT OF POLICING OUTFIT BY VARIOUS STATES IN THE NIGERIAN FEDERATION
The question: "is it state police or federal-state police in Nigeria?" pops up again. To put this question in perspective, is to throw more light on what state police represents in a federal state. It signifies drawing a line or demarcation between the general and regional governments' jurisdictions. In the context of the practice of federalism in Nigeria, massive and great efforts and agitation have been made towards states in Nigeria having policing outfits. Not quite long, the president of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, mandated the erstwhile Inspector General (IG) of police, Kayode Egbetokun, to set up a committee to design modalities for establishing state police, which has been duly carried out. The objection is on the question above, begging for answer on if it is really going to be a state police or federal-state police.

Typically, there should exist general and regional governments in an ideal federal structure, running side by side, and cooperating on, especially certain matters with international relevance, in a concept James Madison, the 4th president of America, described as "self-rule and shared-rule". However, deviation exists in the practice of federalism in Nigeria, it is only the federal government which has a policing outfit known as the Nigeria Police, which is absolutely a misnomer. The various states, at the beginning, should have also own policing outfits, for solving their local security challenges - responsibility is usually backed with power. Therefore, if the states have governments, there must be state police, to enforce laws and order.

If indeed is the state police, as the name implies, why should the federal government be directly involved in a matter that concerns the states? Is setting up a committee by the Federal Government not painting a picture of unitary structure, which is what enlightened citizens are agitating for a change? Order than enshrinement of the state police clause in the constitution and probably, supportive supervision by the existing Nigeria Police, everything about the establishment of state police should be left with the various state governments to handle. To truly capture its essence, the uniqueness and peculiarity in security challenges in their domains or localities, should be the hallmark of the subject matter - certain local security challenges which the policing outfits will nip in the bud, will never gain national and international dimensions. Therefore, institutions of state police is one price Nigeria must pay to practice ideal federalism.
Source:https://domsimonnotebook..com/2026/07/the-price-nigeria-must-pay-to-practice.html

Good development.

Good development.
Good news for investors.

It's a recurring decimal in Nigeria, specifically during election cycle. It explicitly depicts the weak and inchoate political culture of the country.

Political parties in Nigeria have a very long way to go, it's quite unfortunate that, if this country must witness positive charge and development, their role towards such is indispensable.

Make our political actors dey adjust their shelf interest small small na. Na wetin dey cause all these katakata around

Oh! Rest in peace, Keegan. You have left a solid legacy behind for the living to emulate.

R.I.P

It's a recurring decimal during election cycle like this.

What happened to the same matter previously prosecuted?

It is the usual civil service culture in Nigeria, so it's not really surprising. The concern is effectiveness of the action that will be taken.

It is sad Nigerian graduates go through lots of horrible experiences, their plights have roots from numerous facets of life, but the trendy and Hallmark seem to be the socio-economic, being very common on the lips of Nigerians.

How will these plights be tackled in a way that will yield meaningful result to Nigeria, considering what they should bring to the table?

It's good development for Nigeria. I hope he does not forget the promise of securing Nigeria permanent seat at the UN security council, if I'm not mistaken.

It could be liken to act of the impossible.

It is not really a big deal - I don't think it's for the camera. Some people, regardless of their social status, are down to earth. Peter Obi is one, going by previous experiences.

Happy birthday to him!