Hon. Unyime Idem Bags PhD, Calls for Merit-Based Governance
Federal lawmaker Hon. Unyime Idem has successfully defended his dissertation at the Federal University, Lokoja, earning a Doctoral Degree (Ph.D.) in Leadership and Strategic Studies. His research, titled "Leadership and Nation Building in Nigeria," provides a compelling blueprint for national progress, arguing that a lack of merit-based and inclusive governance has historically hindered Nigeria's development. In his dissertation, Idem, who represents the Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency, pinpointed the failure of past presidents to implement equitable policies as a key factor undermining nation-building efforts. His recommendations are a clarion call for a new approach to leadership. Key among his suggestions is the formulation of a "Nigerian dream"—a unifying national vision that transcends the country's diverse ethnic and religious boundaries. He also advocates for the strict enforcement of the Federal Character Principle and the implementatio...