Embracing Change: A Reflection on Jude Ilo’s “It Is imPOSSIBLE
Celine Dion is one of my favourite R&B artists of all time, and the theme of her songs often centres around love and its unchanging nature—its constancy. She has many albums dedicated to this inexhaustible theme of love, but one song that particularly comes to mind is Rain, Tax (It’s Inevitable). Essentially, she says that
Read MoreAn agency of hope: Udo Jude Ilo and influencing change in Nigeria, By Frank Nweke II
Reviewing this primer, It is Possible: Influencing Change in Nigeria is an honour and a delight. Thank you, Jude, for this invitation to review this work that I have personally christened ‘An agency of hope.’ Hope, not as mere optimism or a euphoric feeling from momentary pleasures but a responsibility. As Archbishop Desmond Tutu and
Read MorePress Release: Thoughts and Mace Advisory Expands Its Presence in West Africa with New Office in Senegal
Nigeria/Senegal – January 20, 2025 —Thoughts and Mace Advisory (T&M), a policy, legal, and third-sector consulting firm, is proud to announce its official registration and opening of its new office in Senegal. This development represents an important step in T&M’s mission to empower third-sector firms, enhance governance, and provide expert support to clients across the
Read MoreOctober Recap: A Month of Impactful Events
In the ever-evolving landscape of governance and civil society, building resilience, fostering collaboration, and leveraging creative strategies are essential to creating lasting change. At Thoughts and Mace Advisory our thought process is that there is an interplay of actions between third sector institutions, governments, private sector, and citizens. We believe that the primary responsibility for
Read MoreTraining on Influencing Change in Nigeria: Report
Training on Influencing Change in Nigeria: Outcome Paper Training Objectives This training seeks to explore conversation on how change happens in Nigeria and to equip participants with skills to understand the various dynamics that influence change; how to be creative in program and project development to impact change; and the critical questions, considerations necessary for
Read MoreTraining on Influencing Change in Nigeria
Thoughts and Mace Advisory with support from Ford Foundation organized a series of discussions and learning sessions with directors of civil society groups in Abuja and Lagos on influencing change in Nigeria. The objective of this convening was to assist partners in brainstorming and considering ways to impact change in Nigeria to enable them to improve their projects
Read MoreThe War Against Women: We Are All Guilty -By Udo Jude Ilo
It is an embarrassing testimonial to our irresponsible disdain for women and our collective criminal silence in the face of this enterprise contrived to extort and profit off the misery of our mothers, sisters, wives and daughters in the name of sanitising Abuja. There are times to be angry and profoundly so. This is such
Read MoreJonathan, Osinbajo Extol Ilo’s Virtues At Book Launch
BY HENRY TYOHEMBA, Abuja Former President Goodluck Jonathan and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, have lauded the contributions of Udo Jude Ilo and his wife Nkem to the development of Nigeria. The leaders made the commendation at the public presentation of Ilo’s latest book, “Kasie” – a glowing tribute to the short, invaluable life of his
Read MoreEvery Nigerian is duty-bound to hold government accountable, says Udo Ilo
Udo Jude Ilo, Nigerian representative, Open Society Initiative for West Africa (OSIWA), says it is the responsibility of every Nigerian to hold the government accountable. Ilo said this during the recent edition of #ThursdayTalks, a monthly conversation on national issues powered by BudgIT and EIE Nigeria. The latest edition of the discourse focused on ‘CSOs and The
Read MoreGuinea third term weather forecast: Constitutional storm in a clearing West African sky
The Guinean opposition have rejected the underlying intention, as well as process and content of the draft Constitution. Beyond the third term controversy, while the draft includes token substantive improvements, it empowers the presidency and weakens checks and balances. Guinea may be bracing for a new constitution and prolonged instability – writes Dr Ibrahima Amadou Niang.
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