This is Part 2 of the article series, “The Hierarchy of Nigerian Policy”. Read Part 1 here. Last week, I discussed the classifications of policy participation in Nigeria. You may have identified where you fit in the system. However, if you are reading this, you are unlikely to be in the classification I have called “Menial … Continue reading
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THE HIERARCHY OF NIGERIAN POLICY (PART 1) | by Ayo Sogunro
This is Part 1 of the article series, “The Hierarchy of Nigerian Policy”. Read Part 2 here. The best way to understand the class structure of Nigerian society it is to think of the country as a corporate setup. One with several levels of participation and authority in the affairs of the company. This is … Continue reading
THE MYTH OF CHANGE AND THE REALITY OF THE SYSTEM | by Ayo Sogunro
Nigerians want change, but the change on offer today is still within the same dysfunctional political system. This is not just about corruption. In his History of Western Philosophy, Bertrand Russell describes Aristotle’s views of the ideal political setup. According to Aristotle, large cities are never well governed because a multitude cannot be orderly. “A … Continue reading