There is a joke which compares federalism to wine: the longer it lasts, the much better it gets. ‘Federalism palava’ has been the enduring topic for new nations.
About a decade ago, it was found the world was gravitating towards the federal magic bullet. Nothing surprising about that but is that still the trend?
Whether it is still the trend or not, what is the attitude to federalism today in Nigeria? How do Nigerians understand federalism in Nigeria now?
These are some of the question those searching for clarification would find this online session the best opening into. The think tank for Sustainable Development, the body triggering the conversation is just entering the arena with no polluted records. There can hardly be a better resource person than Prof Eghosa Osaghae, DG, NIIA, to address the subject. He obtained a PhD that problematised federalism decades back and he has taught and published on it ever since then, meaning an uncommon subject-matter mastery aside from his verbal communication capacity. The chair person, General Chris Garba, is an intellectual of statecraft of the highest order.
Lastly, the online facility is the most affordable option nowadays, ‘NEPA’ and service providers willing. So, nothing else is missing for all ears to be in position for this session, come September 10th, 2026. That is for those who follow the protocol of registering.
