Emeka Chiakwelu

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Emeka Chiakwelu

The founder and principal policy strategist is Mr. Emeka Chiakwelu

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Eurozone Politicians are Rejecting Austerity Measures unlike African leaders

France, Greece are electing politicans that have rejected austerity policies which African leaders gladly accepted in 80s and 90s. "In all the capitals, beyond government leaders and state leaders, there are people who, thanks to us, are hoping, are looking to us, and want to put an end to austerity,” with these liberating words the newly elected president of France, Socialist François Hollande assured French people and the rest of debt-ridden Eurozone that the delving austerity measures are not welcomed in the economic landscape of Eurozone. With the defeat of pro-austerity President Nicolas Sarkozy, the newly elected president of…

President Obama Invites African Leaders to G8 Summit expect Nigeria

Nigeria was not invited to the month of May's G8 Gathering in United States Ethiopia, Ghana, Tanzania and Benin presidents were officially invited to the forthcoming G8 Summit later this month in the United States by U.S. President Barack Obama. United States will be hosting the next G8 summit and with the tradition of the event, the host nation can invite other world leaders that have issues that can enhanced the gathering. Nigeria, an oil rich nation with a powerful and recognized influence in Africa has always receive invitation to the august meeting. But this time around invitation card was not extended to her. According…

Nigeria: Inflation spikes, Naira recoils and T-bills sell continues

March Inflation Rate stands at 12.1 percent, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Retains Monetary Interest Rate at 12 percent The country’s inflation rate is not subsiding and with March's surging inflation rate at 12.1 percent, the partial removal of fuel subsidy has begun to clamp down on the economy. The inflation rate of February was at 11.9 percent, and the new number for March (12.1 percent) shows that inflationary trend is gaining momentum as expected. Food inflation rate increases from the February 9.7 percent to the 11.8 percent recorded for the month of March. The price of food stuff and…

South Sudan withdrawal from Heglig and the burden of history

As South Sudan withdrew from Heglig, the dispute is far from over The newly independent nation of South Sudan has officially withdrawn its determined but insufficiently equipped military contingent on the disputed Heglig oil field and the aggressive Khartoum government to the north, The Islamic Republic of Sudan has declared victory. The Heglig oil field or Panthou oil field as South Sudan called it, is situated in the southern Sudan but the Islamic Sudan has laid hold of it even before South Sudan got her political independent and divorce from Sudan government last year July. Heglig or Panthou…

Sanusi's CBN should extent its benevolence to Igbo victims

Sanusi's CBN should extent its benevolence to Igbo victims All Nigerians including Save Nigeria Group (SNG) and Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) should call on Sanusi's Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to extend his corporate social responsibility to Igbo victims who suffered mightily as result of Boko Haram’s rampage in Northern Nigeria. Many of the Ndi-Igbo residents in the north lost their husbands, wives and children together with their sources of income. Many of these residents (not all) have since departed from Northern Nigeria and are back to their ancestral hamlets. It is there for the whole wide world…

Removal of fuel subsidy: Poor Timing and strategizing

The whole world is watching as Nigeria descended into chaos and uncertainty due to the removal of fuel subsidy. The social fabric of the society appears to be shifting and things are no longer at ease as protesters gathered steam and momentum. The brinkmanship between the presidency and labour is something to be given the deserving attention. Was the subsidy removal justified or ill-timed compounded with poor strategizing? It depends on who was answering the question, the government and the poor masses have different perspectives and justifications. Financial Times of London reported that, “Goodluck Jonathan, Nigeria’s president, faces a…

Nigerian Presidency needs more sophisticated handlers and advisers

President Jonathan needs more sophisticated handlers and advisers Presidents of nations by the nature of their jobs are busy and overloaded therefore cannot be everywhere at every issue. That is why they have ministers, advisers and handlers that help them to bring their visions, dreams to fruition and reality. President Goodluck Jonathan without exception needs sophisticated men and women especially at Aso Rock that can play vital and concerted roles in managing crisis and formulating strategic blueprints; a powerful public relation team that can avert any unseen circumstance including unexpected crisis, thereby keep the affairs of the presidency floating. President…

Great achievements, ideas and innovations have eluded South East Governors

South East Nigerian governors must get back to the job of building progressive states Reflecting on the good old days of great governors and politicians of antecedent Eastern Nigeria notably Dr. Michael Okpara, Sir Francis Akanu Ibiam, Christopher Chukwuemeka Mojekwu and later came Dr. Sam Mbakwe. These were men of pragmatism that garnished great achievements for their people and constituencies. These forerunners made great institutional achievements that have significant consequences. They developed agricultural facilities, built modern schools, secured peace and made their people walk a little taller.The point here is not to downgrade the present day achievements made by present…

President Jonathan comes to Governor Obi’s Anambra State

President Goodluck Jonathan in Anambra State Anambra State and its people including Governor Obi are making the preparation and putting the finishing touch to receive the August visitor, His Excellency President Goodluck Jonathan on his official visit to the state. The people of the state will come out in mass numbers to receive and show Anambra hospitality to the president. Without doubt, the people of the state and its government are solidly in support of the president and his progressive policies. While ago the governors of south eastern Nigeria and stakeholders congregated at Enugu and wholeheartedly endorsed President Jonathan for…

Obama as a great American president

A time for leadership President Barack Obama has the stuff and what it takes to be a great American president; and the possibility of having his image chiselled on Mount Rushmore with other great presidents. Obama is tenacious, strategic, brilliant and politically astute to join the family of American greatest presidents. But he should be ready to walk the difficult but established pathway to greatness. For him to accomplish such a tall order he must be willing to think long term and forsake immediate gratification of winning immediate elections. The November mid- term election is almost here and polling numbers…