Nation Building
Publications by Century Favour
If You’re Smart and Not Involved in Politics, You’re Stupid
Over the years, I’ve observed a strange paradox: the smartest, most educated, most principled people I know are often the most disengaged from politics. They follow it passively, complain passionately, and escape it deliberately. Meanwhile, the…
2027 Elections – Five Key Outcomes to work on to Change Nigeria’s Trajectory
Nigeria’s 2027 elections are a defining moment. To change our nation’s trajectory, we must fix INEC, build a people-driven agenda, support new leaders, reform political parties, and mobilize citizens. The time to act is now.
Why I Chose to Get Involved in Politics.
For too long, I stood on the sidelines, watching as unqualified leaders shaped our future. But I realized fixing Africa starts with fixing politics. This is my journey, my vision, and my commitment to governance that delivers real impact.
The Crisis in Rivers State: A Reflection of a Deeper Political Disease
The ongoing crisis in Rivers State exposes Nigeria’s entrenched culture of political godfatherism and power struggles. How does this impact democracy, governance, and electoral integrity? Discover the deeper implications and the urgent need for…
Accelerating Access: Addressing the Cultural and Structural Challenges Women Face in Politics
Women in politics face systemic challenges that hinder their full participation. From cultural biases to financial barriers, this article explores the urgent need for gender-inclusive governance, policy reforms, and structural access to leadership.…
Raye, Free Speech, and the Dangerous Politics of Silence in Nigeria.
On the surface, the controversy surrounding Raye, the corps member who publicly described the President as a “terrible leader” might seem like just another social media drama. However, beneath the headlines and political reactions lies a deeper…
#Road to 2023 – Are you working on getting accountable leaders elected? To achieve success, 12 factors to consider
The Aftermath of the EndSARs Protest in 2020 and the infamous quelling of the protest by the Nigerian military has sparked a renewed interest in young Nigerians to actively participate in politics. New initiatives, movements, campaigns and actions…
Road to 2023: Where are the independents?
Partisan and ethnic politics is a socio-political culture that promotes party or ethnic interest over the collective good. A majority of Nigerians really don’t care about the inadequacies of their leaders especially if they are from their region or…
Dear Nation Builder; 3 realties you will need to accept.
So you are about to launch that initiative, movement, campaign or action to either elect leaders with the right values, who are accountable to you and your fellow citizens to achieve success, there are 12 factors you will need to consider.
3 key innovations from PIND that are saving lives and improving the livelihoods of people in the Niger Delta region.
Non Profits will play a critical role in shaping the future, we will need more Non-profits who are willing to go after tough problems in ingenious ways, that is why today I will be highlighting 3 remarkable solutions that PIND has deployed in her…
Why Ruga failed and how a new policy can spur youth enterprise, empower the next generation of livestock farmers and promote ethnic tolerance.
There has been a lot of controversy regarding the Rural Grazing Area (RUGA) policy plan presented by the Federal government in June this year. Conceived as a solution to the challenges of herdsmen grazing in the country, the plan for the RUGA scheme…
How Nigerians, Ran One of the Largest Business Accelerator in the World and Minted Millionaires; What I Am Learning.
As an Igbo boy growing up in Aba, a lot of the young men around me were Nwaboys also known as apprentices serving their master for a couple of years, in return the master is expected to settle them. I got acquainted with this particular business…
A silent technology revolution is gradually taking place in the north.
For most people when they think about the North, what comes to mind is insecurity, poverty, insurgency and all the other dismal development indices. But guess what, a silent technology revolution is gradually taking place in the north.
DO TAKE ACTION : How GTBank’s Simple Change Big Impact Initiative changed the Lives of 3000 Women in Adeke.
I want to use this opportunity to thank the team at GTB bank and CSRinaction for been there for the women of Adeke community in Benue state. At Do Take action a not for profit foundation I cofounded, today I want to share with a you how GTBbank came…
Can Nigeria Be A Healthcare Destination?
Nigerians are reported to be among the world’s most notable medical tourists, with tens of thousands travelling in search of medical services. Reports also show that Nigeria loses about US$1 billion every year to medical tourism. Wouldn’t you agree…
The Birth of The Strategy Company
I realized early on that one of the many reasons I was giving the talents and gifts I possess, was to leave the world better than I met it and the only way I can achieve this is by contributing my quota towards solving some of the issues around me.…
Taxation Policy Conversations For Startups; Recommendations From The Ventures Platform Ecosystem Dialogue Series
Welcome to a new week. I sure am thankful for another opportunity to hit those goals. I hope you are as well. The rapidly concluding month of October certainly kicked off on a strong reality check note for Nigeria as we celebrated 58 years of…
This is an invitation to shape the Future
If you are like me, sometimes, the current realities facing Nigeria and Africa can be quite disheartening. You wake up every day to news stories that make you question your nationality, it’s like we’re attaining new levels of crazy every second.…