YSoT’s webinar to address Nigeria’s thought leadership question

Yaba School of Thought is set to host its inaugural webinar on June 26 to address the critical issue of thought leadership in Nigeria.

Entitled, ‘Who is Thinking for Nigeria: A Search for Intellectual Leadership,’ the webinar will focus on intellectual leadership and critical thinking which are essential for all aspects of Nigeria’s development.

Some of the brightest minds that will speak at the webinar include: Richard Ikiebe, chairman of Board of BusinessDay and media consultant; Francis Egbokhare, scholar and professor of linguistics; Oyinkan Teriba, charismatic changemaker and strategic project manager.

Ogie Eboigbe, executive vice-president at iNSDEC LTD/GTE and owner/blogger at Epa.com.ng, will also speak at the webinar.

They and other intellectuals of the Yaba School of Thought will ask the million-dollar question: ‘Who is thinking for Nigeria?’ and proffer suggestions/solutions.

Richard O. Ikiebe will dissect how historical leadership failures have silenced Nigeria’s brightest minds, while Francis Egbokhare is expected to map a path to reclaim the needed intellectualism for development.

“Nigeria faces a complex web of challenges that require thoughtful solutions. It is struggling with the impact of regional instability across West Africa, security threats, economic stagnation, corruption, and weakening institutions. Meanwhile, global pressures from trade wars, economic uncertainties, and climate commitments are putting additional strain on the nation’s resources and development plans,” Yaba School of Thought scholars said in a statement.

“However, we believe that the greater problem is the huge ‘intellectual void’ that is making these challenges worse. Not that Nigeria lacks astute thinkers; what it lacks is coordinated clear intellectual leadership in the boiler rooms of policy making, at nearly every level of government. This has created what experts call a critical vulnerability. Without strong thinkers guiding policy and development strategies, the country’s leaders often operate without a clear philosophical framework or long-term vision.”

The scholars said the situation creates a dangerous disconnect between Nigeria’s intellectual capacity and its executive and administrative power. They noted that the country has talented minds, but there is a broken bridge between these intellectuals and the leaders making important decisions.

This gap, they said, means that complex national problems are not getting the rigorous, thoughtful analysis they need.

“The webinar aims to ignite conversations about how Nigeria can harness and strengthen its intellectual infrastructure and develop the critical thinking capabilities needed for effective governance and sustainable development.”

Registration link: https://eventbrite.com/e/who-is-thinking-for-nigeria-tickets-1389060069059?aff=oddtdtcreator