Leonard Otuonye Ugbajah

Partner ( Council Member ( Founder ( #competitionlaw #consumerprotection #trade #investmentclimate

[Leonard Otuonye Ugbajah @learning_leo]

We need a new kind of elite across Africa. We need a sufficient number of people who are angry with the suboptimal standard of living of our citizens and willing to put in the sacrifice to uplift our people. 1

[Leonard Otuonye Ugbajah @learning_leo]

This is how 'development' works, not just extraction, but innovation along the value-chain.

[tyro @DoubleEph]

Sentences that are good - “Once an oil nation, Ecuador has become a pesco-state”

[Leonard Otuonye Ugbajah @learning_leo]

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[Leonard Otuonye Ugbajah @learning_leo]

When the chruch leaders with moral authority speak, the wicked rulers of nations go scampering for cover and set their media machinery in a frenzy.

[Leonard Otuonye Ugbajah @learning_leo]

Check out my latest article: Nigeria: Domesticate the AfCFTA, but we don't need a commission to implement it. https://t.co/Nx2NaJedfj via @LinkedIn

[Leonard Otuonye Ugbajah @learning_leo]

Maybe, just maybe, it is the lot of every 'strong man' (add woman, if you like) to unravel in some way at some point in their life. Or, perhaps, there is a secret to remaining consistent in all areas. If there is one, may we find it when we need it the most. #consistency

[Leonard Otuonye Ugbajah @learning_leo]

Perhaps, worse thing than christian leaders not speaking out about the problems of the society is when they do so from an uncritical perspective, not grounded in truth and reason, and tending towards patronage.

#thegreatunravelling

[Leonard Otuonye Ugbajah @learning_leo]

Two critical issues here: common national identity/vision and state capability. For Nigeria to move forward, we must first solve the first. We must negotiate the terms of our nationhood. That is the foundation of state legitimacy. State capability is built on state legitimacy.

[Tosho @richtosho]

Hear what he said about Nigeria

[Leonard Otuonye Ugbajah @learning_leo]

What we need is the political leadership that thinks deeply about these things and is committed to working out the solutions and executing for the long term. That’s what we lack. End of part 1

[Leonard Otuonye Ugbajah @learning_leo]

STATE CAPABILITY- Part 1 (Security)

Sequel to my earlier post this morning, let me drop a few reflections on STATE CAPABILITY.

A State (country, if you like) must aspire to build and improve its capabilities across various domains. 1

[Leonard Otuonye Ugbajah @learning_leo]

These are long term capability building imperatives a country like Nigeria should be pursuing. When we acquire enough capability, we can extend the gains to our neighbours and friends enough. 19