Ani Nwachukwu Agwu

About Ani Nwachukwu Agwu

Rural Development Specialist with emphasis on social policy and analysis. B. Agric (Nigeria); M.Sc (Ibadan)

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July 9 2019

The New NFIU Policy Guidelines and Morality of Local Government Fiscal Autonomy in Nigeria

The world is debating local solutions to global problems using the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Agenda2063 as a benchmark in accelerating inclusive development that foster economic growth – Hamzat A modern state must be capable of providing socio-economic services; driving structural reforms and economic transformations; and mobilizing citizens for social change. Conversely, an underdeveloped […]

March 22 2019

Why I’m advocating for potable water for deprived households in Nigeria

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Access to water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) are crucial for good outcomes in health, nutrition, education, economic development and poverty reduction. The problems associated with inadequate WASH services affect virtually all aspects of human development, disproportionately affecting women and girls. I grew up in the remote village of Umueziukwu in Onicha Local Government Area of […]

January 31 2019

Why Governments Should Open Up Their Data

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Running 21st century governments by the “old rules” is reinforcing information asymmetry, inefficiency, inequality and ultimately poverty. In 2016, the eight richest people in the world had as much money as the bottom 50 per cent of humanity – that’s three-and-a-half billion people. And of those eight, six were infotech billionaires. The world can no […]

February 16 2019

Poverty Elimination: Five Presidential Candidates Commit to Revitalize Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Sector

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About 25% of Nigerians defecate openly, placing Nigeria No. 2 in the global rating on open defecation. According to Federal Ministry of Water Resources in Nigeria, access to improved sanitation has decreased from 38% in 1990 to 29% in 2015. In the rural areas, 46% of all water schemes are non-functional and the statistics is […]

February 16 2019

#NigeriaDecides2019: Youngest Candidate for Kano State House of Assembly Pledges to Prioritize Water Programmes, Projects and Policies

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Over the last few years, especially since the launch of Universal Basic Education Act (UBEA 2004), a number of old and dilapidated schools have been rehabilitated and new ones constructed. However, 50% of schools in Nigeria do not have any water facility and 52% lack access to toilet facilities (WHO/UNICEF 2018). Without doubts, poor learning […]

January 21 2019

Decades of corruption have held Nigeria back — it’s time for change

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Nigeria has had a checkered political and economic history Like many other African countries, it won its independence in 1960, and went on to install a parliamentary democracy akin to Britain’s. This era, known as the first republic, lasted from 1960 to 1966 and was marked by ethnic tensions, poor governance and corruption. Plotters used […]

January 25 2019

[Project Overview] Taking #Vote4Wash to the Grassroots [CODE+WaterAid]

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The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development provides a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and into the future. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) recognize that ending poverty and other deprivations must go hand-in-hand with strategies that improve access to water, sanitation and hygiene; health and education; reduce inequality; and […]

June 16 2018

Day of the African Child: Nigeria goes Mum over her 8.6 Million Out-of-school Children

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In recent times, the Federal Government of Nigeria has been struggling to contain her 8.6 million out-of-school children (high figure in the world) through various interventions. One of such interventions is the National Home Grown School Feeding Program (NHGSFP) which seeks to provide at least one very good meal per day, to the pupils. Cheerlessly, […]

June 25 2018

CONDITIONAL CASH TRANSFERS: ENSURING THAT RECOVERED LOOTS ARE NOT PLUNDERED

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It has often been said that corruption is the bane of any progressive society as it stifles development, good governance, professionalism, as well as entrepreneurship. Corruption erodes the values of hard work and honesty. Prior to the 2015 general elections, Nigerians perceived President Buhari and Prof Osibanjo as incorruptible leaders whom the country desperately needed. […]