JOE ABAH

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Intellectualism or Intellectual Arrogance

Dec 11, 2018 INTELLECTUALISM or INTELLECTUAL ARROGANCE. My attention has been drawn to the fact that some people are angry at me for coining the term “Errconomist.” They accuse me of promoting “anti-intellectualism” and one even said below that my intellect is pearls given to a swine. Thread https://x.com/TheIgboBandit0/TheIgboBandit01/status/1071855162946281473… As always, we must start with […]

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The Status of National Stadium Abuja

Jun 2, 2018 A few days ago, I asked what had even happened to our National Stadium in Abuja. Many said it had been overtaken by herdsmen who were using it graze their cattle. My friend @rikkialakija picked me up from home to go see for myself. We spent 2 hours. This is what I […]

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Thread on Public Speaking

Apr 13, 2018 Earlier today, @SirAyobami asked me for some tips on public speaking. You are unlikely to find what I say in any textbook on public speaking. I’m just going to tell you what works for me. I used to by quite shy and the bigger the audience, the worse I felt. Not anymore. […]

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BabyBoys Manifesto

Feb 13, 2018 So, let’s do a short Valentine thread for Baby Boys, as part of the #BabyBoysManifesto. You see, for a Baby Boy, his main source of happiness is his woman. She’s the one that brings sunshine into his life. With her, he goes out every morning singing 2Pac’s “Me against the world.” Feb […]

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Why Most States in Nigeria Cannot Pay Workers Salaries By Dr. Joe Abah

This morning, I want to talk about why I think some states don’t pay workers salaries. As always, my intention is to explain, not to justify. It is immoral and wrong not to pay ANYBODY that has done agreed work, both in public and private life: civil servants or domestic staff. Many states are public […]

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Ebeano Chronicles – 8

Feb 4, 2018 Cha! Cha!! Cha!!! Ebeano kwenu! Kwenu!! Kwezuo nuoooo! #EbenaoChronicles is now live! For new visitors to our markate skwiya, nno nu (you are all welcome.) Ezemmuo Ebeano welcomes you to what is perhaps the longest-running thread on Tuwita. Feb 4, 2018 A lot has happened in Ebeano since our last nzuko (meeting). […]

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State of the Nigerian Polity: The Way Forward By Dr. Joe Abah

Dr. Joe Abah is a seasoned Nigerian administrator and erstwhile Director-General of the Bureau of Public Sector Reforms, a critical  parastatal in the federal civil service of Nigeria. For four years of his service (2013-2017), he led the transformation process for the Nigerian public sector and has left a legacy of excellence and innovation in […]

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Ebeano Chronicles – 7

Nov 17, 2017 Cha! Cha!! Cha!!! Ebeano Kwenu! Kwenu!! Kwezuonu ooo!! #EbeanoChronicles for #NSF2017 is live! Nov 17, 2017 For new attendees to our village skwiya, you are welcome to #EbeanoChronicles, perhaps the longest-running thread on Twitter. Ekene mu unu nine (I greet you all.) Nov 17, 2017 Since our last nzuko (meeting), a lot […]

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