L.Chinedu Arizona-Ogwu

Barack Obama becomes president of the United States this Tuesday, 20th January, 2009. That time, he will have little breathing room to deal with ‘the horrible mess’ left by his predecessor...

Nigeria is challenged. With growth, we have a chance to wipe out the stigma of abject poverty, and our people can enjoy the advantages of being citizens of an increasingly prosperous country...

With all due respect to Mr. President, the political career of Umaru Yar'Adua is not the most pressing issue on the national agenda. What is most critical, rather, is that this country be governed by men and women with the ability to protect it and to keep its people safe...

Who are the people suffering and why are they suffering? Is it because the people don’t have money to buy what they need? Don’t they have land to cultivate their farms?

In many African countries the wrong kinds have made it to leadership.  They seek power for their own aggrandizement rather than having a real understanding of the need to improve their countries or its people...

In many African countries the wrong kinds have made it to leadership.  They seek power for their own aggrandizement rather than having a real understanding of the need to improve their countries or its people...

The appearance of favoritism weakens morale in government service, not to mention public faith in the integrity of government...

Human security will not be achieved without protecting people in conflict and post-conflict situations, shielding people forced to move, eradicating poverty, ensuring universal primary education, guaranteeing basic health service...