Paper presented at the 14th National Conference of the School of Management Studies of the Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro

Technological Adaptability and Socio-economic Implications in Nigeria: Navigating the Path to Progress, a paper presented by Opeyemi Alaran at the 14th National Conference of the School of Management Studies of the Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro on the 15th of August, 2023 Good morning esteemed participants, faculty members, and distinguished guests. It is an honor to stand …

The role of the Chambers of Commerce in synergizing the OPS

A speech I gave as Guest Speaker at the 10th Annual General Meeting of the Ota-Agbara Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (OTAGCCIMA), Thursday, 28th September 2023 Ladies and gentlemen, esteemed members of the Ota-Agbara Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (OTAGCCIMA), and distinguished guests, I am truly honored to stand before you …

A Citizen’s Guide to Appropriation (Budget) Act 2016

I came across this guide on Twitter and found it quite interesting. It analyzes the FG’s strategy for the Nigerian Economy. To quote the guide: “Diversifying the economy can no longer be a mantra. Economic growth cannot just be for the lucky few at the top, it has to be broad-based, for every Nigerian citizen, …

Public Accountability in a Capitalist Society

(Photo from www.nigeriamasterweb.com) …there cannot be genuine public accountability in a capitalist society, more so in a dependent capitalist society like Nigeria. This is because the ownership and control of the basic means of existence – land, housing, clothing, food, transport, information – is central to accountability. It is farcicial to pretend that those who …