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Commander Foluso Ajibulu (Rtd.)

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Navigating Modern Politics: The Pillars of Effective Governance
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Navigating Modern Politics: The Pillars of Effective Governance

Politics and governance are deeply intertwined, yet they serve distinct functions in society. While politics is the dynamic process of acquiring and exercising power, governance is how that power is practically applied to manage a nation’s resources and affairs. Together, they shape the trajectory of societal progress and stability. Key Pillars of Good Governance Effective

20 August 2026 · 1 min read

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“History is not merely a record of what happened. It is a lens through which we understand what is happening.”

Commander Ajibulu spent three decades in the Nigerian Navy, in sea commands, strategic policy and public affairs, before turning fully to writing. He reads the present through the archive, and writes for readers who prefer argument to assertion.

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Politics & Governance
Navigating Modern Politics: The Pillars of Effective Governance
Foluso Ajibulu
Commentary
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Politics & Governance

Navigating Modern Politics: The Pillars of Effective Governance

Politics and governance are deeply intertwined, yet they serve distinct functions in society. While politics is the dynamic process of acquiring and exercising power, governance is how that power is practically applied to manage a nation’s resources and affairs. Together, they shape the trajectory of societal progress and stability. Key Pillars of Good Governance Effective

20 August 2026 · 1 min read

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Why Digital Infrastructure is the Key to Africa’s Economic Future
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Why Digital Infrastructure is the Key to Africa’s Economic Future

As global populations continue to shift, nowhere is the phenomenon of rapid urbanization more pronounced than in Sub-Saharan Africa. Megacities such as Lagos, Kinshasa, and Nairobi are expanding at unprecedented rates, absorbing millions of new residents every decade. This explosive growth presents a profound dual challenge for urban planners: how to accommodate the massive influx

19 August 2026 · 2 min read

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The Impact of Digital Infrastructure on African Economies
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Politics & Governance

The Impact of Digital Infrastructure on African Economies

For the better part of two decades, economists have debated the most effective catalysts for economic growth across the African continent. While traditional investments in roads, ports, and power grids remain undeniably essential, a new consensus is rapidly emerging among policymakers. Digital infrastructure, encompassing everything from broadband networks to mobile payment gateways, is now recognized

19 August 2026 · 2 min read

A Career in Service

Three decades of naval service, strategy and public affairs

  1. 1984 — 1988

    Nigerian Defence Academy

    36 Regular Combatant Course. B.A. (Hons.) History.

  2. 1988 — 1996

    Nigerian Navy — Commissioned Officer

    Sea service aboard NNS Aradu, NNS Erinomi and NNS Ambe.

  3. 1996 — 2008

    Strategic & Command Appointments

    Western Naval Command · Naval Headquarters · Directorate of Combat Policy & Tactics · Naval Logistics Command.

  4. 2008 — Retirement

    Public Affairs & Training

    Command Information Officer · Instructor, Nigerian Naval Training College · Public Relations Officer, NAFRC.

Institutions & Commands

  • Nigerian Defence Academy
  • Nigerian Navy
  • Command and Staff College, Jaji
  • Armed Forces Resettlement Centre

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