Joel Nwokeoma

I am a researcher, journalist, budget and public policy analyst, working with one of the most widely circulated newspapers in Nigeria. A Masters degree holder in Political Science from University, I was the immediate past executive director, Concerned Professionals Ltd/Gte, an NGO based in Lagos. My articles, comments and opinions are widely published in newspapers, online journals, magazines both within and outside Nigeria.
Nigeria Matters

Deepening democracy with intolerant politicians

Joel Nwokeoma -
In less than three days, precisely on Saturday, April 2, Nigerians will, again, troop to the polls to elect new leaders for the various legislative and executive positions at both the state and federal levels, in what some cynical political observers refer to as another democratic ritual...
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Of executive profligacy and legislative docility in Nigeria

Joel Nwokeoma -
It is given that the ability of any democratic government to deliver the concrete benefits of good governance to the citizens is determined by the smooth functioning of the executive, judicial and legislative arms of government. This assumption reinforces the theory of separation of the powers of the different arms of government to prevent arbitrariness, tyranny and recklessness...
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What manner of representation is this?

Joel Nwokeoma -
Can any Nigerian among the many who are daily buffeted by sundry poor service providers ever walk into the office of any parliamentarian anywhere in the country and get heard and helped in any way? Do most Nigerians even know the constituency offices of their so-called representatives?
Education

Saving South-East universities from imminent collapse

Joel Nwokeoma -
What is the sense in attempting to build a model state in an environment of palpable ignorance? Which country or state successfully developed while sidelining qualitative university education...
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Exam Failure, Education Minister And Dearth Of Qualified Teachers In Nigeria.

Joel Nwokeoma -
What is responsible for the subsisting dearth of quality teachers in the midst of a surfeit of qualified but unemployed graduates? Or, why are many graduates of those needed subjects not attracted to the teaching profession?
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Averting demographic disaster in Nigeria

Joel Nwokeoma -
Events in various parts of the country in recent times ranging from sectarian violence in the North, militancy in the oil-rich Niger Delta region, armed robbery and kidnapping incidents in major cities and towns all point to the dangers an unengaged but active youth population can pose to a country...
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Mismanagement of LG funds and grass root governance in Nigeria

Joel Nwokeoma -
Many people have accused state governments of hijacking the funds meant for the councils, a charge which has been denied by state governments . But, if the states are to be believed, it is left to be seen why they are not asking the councils how their funds are being mismanaged...
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2011 And Dearth Of Issue-Based Politics

Joel Nwokeoma -
The way things are slowly but steadily building up, there is the possibility that Nigeria could, once again, be foisted with a leader in 2011 who never promised the country anything before assuming the presidency...
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