Anthony A. Kila

Anthony Kila is a Jean Monnet professor of Strategy and Development. He is currently Director of studies at CIAPS; the Centre for International Advanced and Professional Studies. He is a regular commentator on the BBC and he works with various organisations on International Development projects across Europe, Africa and the USA. He writes from Cambridge in England, UK.

Burden of an Unpassing Past

Most Nigerians are still yet to come to terms with what it really means to be part of a modern world, many are still yet to grasp the essence of being a citizen in a democratic state...

A Chance to Rise and Shine

Many refuse to actively work towards a better Nigeria because they think it is not possible to change anything. The truth of the matter is that most people have never done anything to help Nigeria...

Utomi’s Bid Is An Asset

Regardless of Obasanjo's achievements or failures, many people saw the third-term bid as an attempt to breach the contract between the elected and electors, a violation of the rules of engagement...

South-East, South-South and Leadership in Nigeria

If the leaders and people of South-East and the South-South can come together and present a common front to ask and fight for a leading role in the coming 2007 elections, the whole issue of marginalisation might come to an end...

Some Indecent Proposals for a Decent Future

Nigeria is not made of only the petty and the conformist. I am sure that there are a lot of good people out there who are idealistic, principled, honest and maybe even puritan. These good people have, however, been too silent for too long, their actions are not felt, their positions unknown to most...

Season for Suspension of Political Apathy

The new season we are approaching is one that gives us the opportunity to review and renew things. It is a season where technology — mainly the Internet, GSM telephones and digital and satellite TV — has made the world a smaller place. We can now, in real time, see in examples from around of how to deal with tyrants, incompetent and illegitimate rulers...

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