NISM YPro

We are the young professionals subgroup of Nigerians in the Square Mile (NISM). We aim to promote young professionals' participation in Nigeria's development.

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The trailer for our #BrandNew web series #BeingNigerian is here! #ProudlyNigerian #OmoNaija #Diaspora https://t.co/m6oKH3zkYA

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https://t.co/FHw6sVUPUU Good for Nigerians doing trade with Britain or Not? Thoughts...

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The Rise of Generation Y and the future of Nigerian politics - Thoughts everyone?
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Happy 2018, after a brief hiatus from Twitter, NISMYPro looks forward to seeing much more of you this year!

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@FumAde @ChathamHouse @BrenthurstF @FumAde concludes that diasporans can be part of the change that needs to occur by returning or influencing foreign policy where they are.

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@FumAde @ChathamHouse @BrenthurstF Says leadership in SE Asia was not necessarily better but cost of failure was higher than in Africa. More incentive to deliver. #CHAfrica

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@FumAde @ChathamHouse @BrenthurstF Another respondent comments on @FumAde's point on leadership. #CHAfrica

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@FumAde @ChathamHouse @BrenthurstF Obasanjo responds to question about why agriculture isn't prioritised. "We want to. Intl commodity market is stacked against us." #CHAfrica

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@FumAde @ChathamHouse @BrenthurstF Dr Mills says the donor relationship tends to focus more on dictating, than discussing. Responds to @FumAde's point on corruption. #CHAfrica

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@FumAde @ChathamHouse @BrenthurstF She also asks how to translate the sense of urgency to a call to action for young people. The floor is opened for questions. #CHAfrica

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@FumAde @ChathamHouse @BrenthurstF Also calls for detailed exploration of corruption in the African context and how it can be overcome. #CHAfrica

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@FumAde @ChathamHouse @BrenthurstF She asks why good leadership observed in SE Asian case studies has not been nurtured in Africa and this could have been addressed. #CHAfrica

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@FumAde @ChathamHouse @BrenthurstF @FumAde says the book provides detailed facts/figures but could have delved more into sources of current problems. #CHAfrica

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@FumAde @ChathamHouse @BrenthurstF She adds "there needs to be a sense of urgency", as we face staggering population growth & ageing leadership in the face of young citizenry.

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@FumAde @ChathamHouse @BrenthurstF @FumAde gives overview of the book - calls it a "clear guide" for policy makers, stresses importance of discussing democracy + devpt links.

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@FumAde @ChathamHouse @BrenthurstF Davis that there also needs to be a conversation about addressing causes and symptoms of thorny issues. #CHAfrica

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@FumAde @ChathamHouse @BrenthurstF Dickie Davis calls for "an intelligent conversation" about the distance between development goals & capacity on ground to deliver. #CHAfrica

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@FumAde @ChathamHouse @BrenthurstF Obasanjo urged them "not to do the 'global' thing", stressed need for African context. Half a dozen heads of state interviewed for the book.

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@FumAde @ChathamHouse @BrenthurstF Mills says a "thorny chapter" in the book asks if there is a relationship between #democracy & #development. #CHAfrica

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@FumAde @ChathamHouse @BrenthurstF "Jobs. Jobs. Jobs." - Dr Mills speaking on what needs to be tackled to begin to address Africa's issues. #CHAfrica

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@FumAde @ChathamHouse @BrenthurstF "Africa is not getting its share of international capital. It means we need to end 'business as usual'" - @BrenthurstF's Dr Mills #CHAfrica