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Emeka Chiakwelu

Emeka Chiakwelu

Emeka Chiakwelu is the Principal Policy Strategist at Afripol Organization. Africa Political and Economic Strategic Center (Afripol) is foremost a public policy center whose fundamental objective is to broaden the parameters of public policy debates in Africa. To advocate, promote and encourage free enterprise, democracy, sustainable green environment, human rights, conflict resolutions, transparency and probity in Africa. http://afripol.org.  strategist@afripol.org

  • Chinua Achebe's Nigerian Award debacle: A learning experience and teachable moment

    by Emeka Chiakwelu March 11, 2012
    by Emeka Chiakwelu

    Professor Chinua Achebe, the most influential African writer, a citizen of the world and a respected voice in the world, rejected an award from Nigeria. The issue is not so …

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  • Nigeria's Iron lady: Dr.Okonjo-Iweala – Do not heap all the blames on her

    by Emeka Chiakwelu March 11, 2012
    by Emeka Chiakwelu

    Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is a patriot with nerve of steel and to her, Nigeria’s potential can be harnessed for the country’s greatness.   Okonjo-Iweala plays an important and critical role in …

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  • US: Averting economic woes by raising debt limit

    by Emeka Chiakwelu August 16, 2011
    by Emeka Chiakwelu

    The economic impact of not raising debt ceiling and subsequent default by United States may have domino effect on Nigeria and Africa as a result of AGOA and NEPAD…

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  • Is Governor Peter Obi's APGA losing grip of Anambra State?

    by Emeka Chiakwelu May 18, 2011
    by Emeka Chiakwelu

    APGA’s poor showing on the recent Nigerian elections may be due lack of strategic planning and absence of Dim Ikemba Ojukwu…

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  • A New Day in Nigeria and End of Election Malpractices

    by Emeka Chiakwelu May 14, 2011
    by Emeka Chiakwelu

    Nigeria is the economic powerhouse of West Africa and the giant of Africa. Nigeria as a nation and as a people can no longer afford to shy away from their …

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  • NIGERIA: IMF comes with depressing forecast of lower productivity and higher inflation

    by Emeka Chiakwelu May 10, 2011
    by Emeka Chiakwelu

    IMF has advised Nigeria to devalue her currency, Naira, without giving a logical reason for the advice. For a currency that is already weakened by rising inflation to be devalued …

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  • Poor management bedeviled refuse disposal in Onitsha and Anambra state

    by Emeka Chiakwelu May 10, 2011
    by Emeka Chiakwelu

    Governor Obi cannot afford to give lip service to the issue of refuse collection and disposal because the wellbeing of the residents of Onitsha and Anambra State will be greatly …

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  • Sanusi's CBN and Waning of Monetary Policy as tool to control rising Inflation

    by Emeka Chiakwelu May 7, 2011
    by Emeka Chiakwelu

    There is a global demand for some of Nigeria’s staple food that is imported. Nigerian government should be in partnership with large scale domestic farmers without being overbearing to them…

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  • Great achievements, ideas and innovations have eluded South East Governors

    by Emeka Chiakwelu May 7, 2011
    by Emeka Chiakwelu

    Ideas and innovations do not wait until resources are available to act. Rather they are the precursors of capital and resources…

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  • Forbes Billionaires: Dangote and Adenuga as symbols of Nigeria's growing economy

    by Emeka Chiakwelu March 21, 2011
    by Emeka Chiakwelu

    The emerging Nigerian business executives and Nigerian universities, especially the business schools, should look up and be willing to learn from the two most successful Nigerian billionaires.  Our universities must …

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  • Egyptian Liberation: The Triumph of Human Will and Dignity

    by Emeka Chiakwelu February 17, 2011
    by Emeka Chiakwelu

    Egyptians must understand that the driving away of the dictator was an opening to a long journey to democratic dispensation. Egyptians maybe in quick need of calling for an election, …

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  • Sanusi's Central Bank of Nigeria raised interest rate to  6.50 percent

    by Emeka Chiakwelu February 10, 2011
    by Emeka Chiakwelu

    Rising Inflationary trend is the most persistent threat to Nigeria’s growing economy.   The Central Bank of Nigeria and its monetary policy committee voted to lift the benchmark interest rate of …

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  • Strategic significance as Chinese Yuan joins trading currencies in Nigeria

    by Emeka Chiakwelu February 5, 2011
    by Emeka Chiakwelu

    It was just a matter of time before Chinese currency Yuan will join the family of currencies traded in Nigeria’s foreign exchange market…

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  • Bill Gates or Matt Ridley: Whose ideas are right for Africa?

    by Emeka Chiakwelu December 15, 2010
    by Emeka Chiakwelu

    Africa must embark on the area of trade specialization where she has the greatest comparative advantage. It seems that agriculture is the best possible for Africa…

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  • Anambra State: Governor Peter obi and the burden of leadership

    by Emeka Chiakwelu November 19, 2010
    by Emeka Chiakwelu

    Governor Obi is ‘Unsere eigenen Mann’ which means in Igbo language ‘Onyeka yi’ because he respects and honors the people of his state. Obi is truly a son of the …

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  • Hurrah As Obama's White House Summons Young African Leaders

    by Emeka Chiakwelu August 27, 2010
    by Emeka Chiakwelu

    One thing that President Obama, singer Whitney Houston and late Rt. Honorable Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe have in common is the appreciation and admiration of youths…

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