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One of the factors contributing to Nigeria's development dilemma is the lack of continuity in developmental plans. When a new governor or president emerges, they either abandon or dismantle projects initiated by their predecessors. Look around the country; you will find a plethora of abandoned projects, and often times funds have been allocated and expended on the project, but many of these projects never get completed. I read an X (Twitter) post by Mr. Peter Obi decrying the states of Nigerian roads, calling on the government to repair/fix existing roads rather than "𝑙𝑎𝑢𝑛𝑐ℎ𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑛𝑒𝑤 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑗𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑠 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑚𝑎𝑦 𝑛𝑜𝑡 𝑏𝑒 𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑝𝑙𝑒𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑎𝑛𝑦𝑡𝑖𝑚𝑒 𝑠𝑜𝑜𝑛, 𝑓𝑢𝑟𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟 𝑎𝑑𝑑𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡𝑜 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑔𝑟𝑜𝑤𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑙𝑖𝑠𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑎𝑏𝑎𝑛𝑑𝑜𝑛𝑒𝑑 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑗𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑠." I have noticed the same trend in Imo State. The former governor of the state, Rochas Okorochas, embarked on a project of building standard general hospitals in all the 27 local government areas of the state, and according to him, the government spent N30 billion building those hospitals. Sadly, many of these hospitals are in a sorry state. Only about 14 were leased out to churches and private organisations. I have been passing through the general hospital in Isiala Mbano LGA located at Umunachi Community and noticed that it has been overgrown by grasses and converted to a security base with security vans parked in front of the gate. This is just one of many similar cases across the country, where projects are either abandoned or dismantled to make way for new, equally unsustainable ones. This trend cannot continue. Taxpayers’ money is being squandered, and there’s no strategic plan for sustainable development. It's time for the government to stop wasting public funds and start ensuring that projects are completed and serve the people as intended. #Nigeria #FixNigeria #SustainableDevelopment #Governance

One of the basic roles of the government of any nation is to provide essential public goods and services that benefit society as a whole. This includes infrastructure such as roads, schools, as well as social services like education, healthcare, etc. However, due to resource constraints and other factors, government alone cannot provide these public goods and services hence the partnership with the private sector and civil society. Have you heard of Public-private partnerships (PPPs)? PPPs are collaborative arrangements between government entities and private sector organizations aimed at delivering public goods and services. ✔It involves cooperation between public and private entities to finance, develop, operate, and maintain infrastructure projects or deliver public services (energy, water supply, transportation, education, healthcare) ✔Governments may provide land, regulatory approvals, or financial support, while private partners contribute expertise, technology, and investment capital ✔PPPs harness the innovation, efficiency, and expertise of the private sector to deliver projects and services more cost-effectively and efficiently than traditional government procurement methods ✔PPPs are designed to deliver value for money by transferring project risks to the party best equipped to manage them ✔PPPs mostly use the participatory approach of stakeholder consultation and community engagement in delivering services In the coming days, I’ll highlight the role of PPPs in improving quality of #education and #health outcomes with emphasis on Nigeria. Let me know in the comments 👇 if you learned something new! #publicprivatepartnerships #PPP #collaboration #innovation

The Renevlyn Development Initiative (RDI) has urged the Lagos State government and other states in Nigeria to learn from failed water privatisation in the United Kingdom (UK) and adequately fund public sector solutions to the water crisis. RDI made the call in reaction to the just-released study by the Public Services International Research Unit (PSIRU) of the University of Greenwich which showed that investors in England and Wales’ water sector (largely driven by profits) withdrew over £85.2bn from 10 water and sewerage firms in England and Wales since the industry was privatised more than 30 years ago. To read more, click on https://lnkd.in/dJt6rcRi #lagosstate #lagosuk #waterresources #privatisation #africaday #government #bilateralrelationships #publicsectorglobal #trendingnews #governmentnews #ministry #governmentagency #appointment #government #publicsector

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Nigeria has the potential to become an advanced country by focusing on various aspects such as education, infrastructure, technology, and good governance. The government can invest in education by providing quality education to its citizens, especially in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), to create a workforce that can compete globally. The infrastructure can be improved by investing in roads, transportation, and electricity to provide a conducive environment for businesses to thrive. The government can also leverage technology to drive innovation, create new industries, and improve its citizens' overall standard of living. Lastly, good governance that promotes transparency, accountability, and the rule of law can create an enabling environment for businesses to grow, attract foreign investments, and boost economic growth.

Dear Public Service Administrator, We are Researchers from Akwa Ibom State University and Ritman University both in Akwa Ibom State of Nigeria. We are working on a Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Project on Promoting Decent Work and Economic Growth in Nigeria through enhanced Public Administration. Public administration in Nigeria faces significant challenges that impede the nation's progress. The predominant reliance on traditional, paper-based administrative methods has resulted in a range of operational challenges, including delays in service delivery, loss of important documents, lack of transparency, and increased administrative costs. The slow adoption of digital technology in public administration is a critical issue that needs urgent attention. Despite the global shift towards digital transformation, Nigerian public institutions continue to operate in a manner that is both labour-intensive and time-consuming. This study aims to explore and advocate for the adoption of computer-assisted public service administration from the local to the federal level in Nigeria. We therefore invite you to spend five (5) minutes of your time to provide us with useful feedback on what you feel should be done in addressing this challenge through completing this structured questionnaire that guides the study. We really appreciate your time and support for this scholarly work that would help revolutionize the system. Click the link below to start https://lnkd.in/duupQ_vp

The Nigerian issue is that which indicates the absence of adequate or no planning at all. Inadequate planning reflects in every state of the country especially in the south west and the eastern parts of Nigeria. Abuja, which is often referred to as the most planned city in Nigeria with its own master plan drawn and implemented to an extent from the start still reflects a lot of inadequacies in planning, how much more other cities or states in Nigeria. The effect of inadequate planning showcases itself to a great deal in all cities in Nigeria most especially Lagos. Standards are not being followed, setbacks are not observed, building plans are not properly scrutinized and reviewed, these makes it difficult to avert dangers and risks in the environment. An instance, is the demolishing of houses in Abuja in the past few months, if planning regulations were implemented from the initial face, such settlements and buildings wouldn't be in existence but it's quite the irony that most of those houses or buildings were probably approved by a town planning office. And even if such houses or buildings were to be demolished because of one or two justifiable reasons, it's still the responsibility of the government to provide shelter and care for those affected for the time being and if possible on the long run, a housing programme can be organised for such individuals if not completely free, it can be subsidised for them, that's what should have be done in my own opinion, we practice democracy here in Nigeria and democracy is the government of the people(masses) after all. Poverty has hit rocket high in Nigeria and majority are trying to get through the day and survive, hence, making them blind to the fact that they can lose what they've worked hard to achieve and build because the environment in which they live in is gradually dying and resources are getting limited gradually, if oxygen ever becomes scarce and is not readily available, how many can afford to buy oxygen. Everyone has to be aware of the condition of the environment and play a role in the maintenance, growth and sustainability of the environment. There's too many inadequacies and faults in the system that impedes growth and change, a change is necessary but the cost is great because of our nonchalant attitudes towards planning rules and regulations. A total overhauling of the system and proper orientation and reorientation would probably do justice but then there are just too many issues to address so it's best to take on it one after the other.

Did you know that there are communities of people in Lagos, Nigeria, who have to construct their homes on garbage? They have to use whatever resources they can find to lay landfill foundations and try to build housing on the water, but their efforts are plagued by construction failures and life-threatening diseases. These people are informal, and although the efforts they make in the seaside slum of Makoko often mirror those made by communities in other parts of the world, such as the Netherlands, there is a great and crippling divide between them which can only be bridged by transforming their informality. This is the path to dignity and prosperity. #t4action #Informality #EmpowerOpportunity #nohashtagreality #puttingafacetotheseventypercent #ProsperityUnbound #transforminginformalitytomiddleclass #documentary #heroesofinformality Pictures posted with respective permissions. Francis Fukuyama  Cyrus Ardalan  Carl Muñana  David Landsman  Peter Zemsky  Lawrence Summers  Susan Wachter Pablo Gustavo Zini  Frank O. Zimmermann  Athena School of Management ESG Center of Excellence Professor Crenguta Leaua  Marco Casanova Laura Penitenti  Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) INSEAD  J. Todd Morley  Pedro Belli  Angelina Bellochio  Raymond Fay

The WASREB KENYA Impact Report Issue No. 16, estimates safe sanitation coverage in Kenya at only 29%. With less than 6 years remaining to 2030, achieving universal coverage will require increased efforts to alter the current rates of progress. Financing remains atop of the challenges to attainment of this goal and it is necessary to leverage public private partnerships and blended financing mechanisms to attract investments. The introduction of Results-Based Financing (RBF) for urban non-sewered sanitation by Fresh Life marks a significant step towards bridging this gap. By linking financial support directly to achievement of quantifiable results, RBF creates a pathway to scaling with the government through public-private service contracts. The mechanism will also boost investors’ confidence on project funding and delivery of tangible, impactful results. Grand Challenges Canada Social Finance International Osprey Foundation #BlendedFinancing #ResultsBasedFinancing #RBF

At The Ike Odoeme Foundation, we believe in the power of community and the transformative impact of empowerment. This belief is the driving force behind our latest initiative, Project Mount, which is dedicated to uplifting rural women and youths in eastern Nigeria. Why are we doing this? Because we see the untapped potential in every woman and youth. We see the dreams waiting to be realized, the businesses waiting to flourish, and the communities waiting to thrive. But too often, these dreams are stifled by a lack of resources, opportunities, and support. Project Mount is our response to this need. We are providing the tools, training, and resources necessary to empower these individuals to build a sustainable future. Through modern farming techniques, business development programs, and community support, we are sowing seeds that will grow into lasting change. This initiative isn’t just about economic growth—it’s about dignity, self-sufficiency, and hope. It’s about giving people the means to create a better life for themselves and their families. It’s about breaking the cycle of poverty and building a foundation for future generations. We know that the journey ahead will not be easy, but we are committed to walking it together with the communities we serve. Because when we uplift others, we all rise. Join us in this journey. Support Project Mount and help us build a brighter and more resilient future for eastern Nigerians. #ProjectMount #EmpowerRuralCommunities #EmpowerWomenandYouth #TheIkeOdoemeFoundation