By Alex Otti
“The world will not be destroyed by those who do evil, but by those who watch them without doing anything” Albert Einstein
One of the imperatives of democracy is that the citizens must always be able to engage their representatives in government, asking them questions and holding them to account at all times. In fact, leadership should report to its true employers, the people. Where this is the case, leadership is beholden to the people, knowing fully well that it can be ‘fired’ by its employers.
Unfortunately, the scenario painted above is hardly the case in many African countries. What we find here is that in many cases, leadership turns itself into sit tight despots, threatening, insulting and bullying anyone who dares to ask questions and wants to hold it to any form of accountability. In the course of doing so, it believes that it would silence the people and plunder the patrimony without responsibility and with no consequence. It is, however, instructive
Concerns as polio variant hits 13 states, FCT
Medical experts say the outbreak is a public health concern and warned that it is a threat to Nigeria’s wild polio virus-free status..
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Thu Jul 08 2021
There are growing concerns over the outbreak of Vaccine Derived Poliovirus type 2 (cVDPV2) in 13 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
The virus is contracted as a result of many factors, including refusing to take the shots or not completing polio vaccines.
While the Wild Polio Virus (WPV) is the most common form of poliovirus, circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus or cVDPV is another form of polio that can spread within communities which Nigeria is currently experiencing.
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BY IDORENYIN ANIEFIOK
Nothing is more inspiring and descriptive of human endeavours than Lao Tzu’s words that “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step” and this aptly captures the trajectory to greatness and service to humanity of Udom Emmanuel; The Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom State.
Ever since he got into public office after an enviable career in the banking sector, his approach to governance which is; “putting people’s need first” endeared him to many and made him the cynosure of allies and opposition. This has earned him a reputation as one of the best performing Governors in Nigeria since the return to democratic rule in 1999 as Governor Udom Emmanuel ensures the good people of Akwa Ibom State are given the maximum governmental support for an impressive turnaround in the lives of the people.