The centrality of trust in Nigeria, are we winning?

"Trust is a glue that holds societies together. A confidence in good governance in terms of openness and transparency as well as the efficient provision of public goods, would also reduce the incentive for social groups, however defined to grab shares for themselves''- Professor Richard Griffiths. Photo: Uche Okeke.

Trust is very essential to the development and growth of the society. So undermining trust leads to fragmentation of the society which poses a big threat to democracy and development. Find out more soon as we continue to advocate for a society that works for everyone. We only hope that policy makers will allow good reason to prevail instead of unneccesary pursuit of barbaric ideas that create more problem for the society instead of development. Ordinary people need to know how democracy is attacked so as to be in a better position to be on the right side of history. Everyone wins if people are well-informed , inspired to put more pressure on the politicians to follow the rules. Restructuring will definitely bring an end to the 'grab your share phenomenon' which characterises politics in Nigeria and pave way for good governance-'transparency and accountability' which will result to the desired growth and stability. But if people prefer to be bribed, bad governance will continue with its sad reward of stagnation, instability, that's the whole point. Click on this link to read more about resrtucturing Nigeria http://www.theleadprojectfoundation.com/2018/09/restructuring-nigeria-is-one-sure-way.html This government has demonstrated bold political bias and favouritism especially in a heterogeneous society, bias and the use of instruments of government against the opponents, against ethnic minorities, skewed political appointments and politicization of policies, i wonder how the president will seek for votes from other marginalised ethnic minorities . This deliberate action undermines good governance-'openness, transparency, accountability desperately needed to achieve economic growth and stability. The government must be willing to guarantee individual rights and freedom and demonstrate the willingness to discharge its functions fairly and effectively. Find out more soon.

Uche Okeke is a Statistician, Social Entrepreneur, the Founder of The LEAD Project Foundation and the Author of Nigeria's Democracy And Its Crisis Deliberate, Avoidable-' Bribe & Bullet'. What Can Be Done About It.