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.
Business & Economy

Nigeria and the Global Financial Crisis

Joel Nwokeoma -
Analysis of the official pronouncements of top government functionaries in Nigeria on the current global financial crisis reveals one of two things: Either a clear lack of understanding of the depth and ramifications of the issue at hand or an outright trivialisation of how to go about it...
Nigeria Matters

Is Vision 2020 Dead on Arrival?

Joel Nwokeoma -
Many Nigerians are unwilling to share the optimism of the president on the eventual realization of the goals of Vision 2020, which the inimitable writer and poet, Olatunji Dare, recently called vacuous slogans and alibis for doing nothing...
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