The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, has called for a scientific approach to address the leadership crisis and communal clashes in Nigeria. Speaking at the launch of three books written by Prof. Iyorwuese Hagher, Akume emphasized the need for a united and acceptable official language and a review of the English language as a lingua franca. He attributed the communal crisis between the Jukun and Tiv tribes in Benue and Taraba states to the effects of climate change, which has led to a shrinking usable ecosystem. Akume urged the government to consider the ecological aspect of the crisis and seek scientific solutions....CONTINUE READING
Former Governor of Benue State, Sen. Gabriel Suswan, also called for a revaluation of the country’s value system and leadership style, emphasizing the need for intentional leadership. The author, Prof. Iyorwuese Hagher, lamented the suffering of rural Nigerians due to bad leadership and emphasized the need for a new orientation on the nation’s value system and cultural dos and dons.
