Unizik political science department has produced more than a scholarly exercise at 1st international conference, Uzu

 

Attending the maiden International Conference organized by the Department of Political Science at Nnamdi Azikiwe University was, for me, more than a scholarly exercise. It was a moment of deep reflection and renewed conviction. Chief Olisa Metuh, in his keynote, brought both institutional memory and contemporary clarity to bear on Nigeria’s political evolution. His paper, "Africa at Crossroads: Confronting Governance, Security and Development Challenges in the 21st Century," wasn’t just a presentation; it was a piercing call to conscience, especially for those of us in Anambra who must now reckon with our own governance challenges. His take on zoning, reframed as a mechanism for merit and capacity rather than elite appeasement, was both timely and transformative.

The conference, with Akajiugo’s brilliant delivery anchoring it, reminded me that Anambra, home to some of Nigeria’s finest minds, is at its own crossroads. We can no longer afford political mediocrity masked as tradition. The upcoming election must be different. We must ask who has the depth, the discipline, and the courage to lead us forward. In that spirit, Sir Paul Chukwuma and I offer ourselves, not out of entitlement, but out of a burning desire to restore dignity to governance. We represent not just a ticket, but a commitment, to lead with conscience and to reawaken Anambra’s true promise. Let us rise to this moment.

Anambra deserves no less.

#YPP!

Uzu Okagbue,
Anambra State YPP Deputy Governorship Candidate