Re: USA Africa Dialogue Series - Nigeria: What is to be Done?

Moses:

Thanks. I have perused the book and spent a little bit of time reading only two chapters. The analysis is quite rigorous, yet it is quite accessible, even to the policymaker. That is good. However, you need to consider adding a chapter or two on the reconstruction and reconstitution of the Nigerian state to provide more effective institutions for governance--specifically those that adequately constrain the state (and hence, civil servants and politicians) and yet provide the wherewithal for peaceful coexistence and wealth creation (i.e., economic growth). Notice that in Chapter 3, the author argues that the same institutions that are designed to enhance the peaceful coexistence of the various population groups are actually contributing to the inter-ethnic and religious violence that has enveloped the country during the last several decades. While this is true, it is necessary to ask why. Once that question is addressed, one can proceed to design and adopt laws and institutions that are more effective at minimizing the type of destructive mobilization by ethnic and religious groups that has become pervasive throughout the federation. Hence, there is need to add a chapter or two on state reconstruction. 

Again, thank you very much for this bold and productive effort. 

John 

On Thu, Mar 26, 2015 at 9:30 AM, Moses Ebe Ochonu <meochonu@gmail.com> wrote:

Please find the link to our newly published e-book on the Nigerian political scene in light of the forthcoming elections. It is titled Nigeria:What is to be Done? The book is the brainchild of Professor Ebenezer Obadare, who is also its editor. It is expected to be published in brick and mortar/print form later.

https://africaisacountry.creatavist.com/nigeriawhatistobedone

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