Nigeria stands at a critical juncture in its national development trajectory. The country is blessed with human and natural resources, diverse ethnic groups, and an enviable cultural heritage, yet weighed down by a growing erosion of ethical and cultural values. From rising corruption to endemic impunity, from disrespect for elders and [...]

“Tanto nomini nullum per elogium.” These Latin words, translated as “For such a great name, no praise is adequate,” were inscribed centuries after the passing of Niccolò Machiavelli, the Italian thinker once vilified but later revered for his enduring political treatise, The Prince. They remind us that the worth of some lives cannot [...]

Secondly, social cohesion. Veterans are bridges between the state and the citizens in volatile communities. They can mentor at-risk youths, organize neighborhood vigilance ethically, and model non-violent conflict resolution, roles that wither if poverty and bitterness prevail. Thirdly, historical continuity. Nations are stories we agree to tell together. Veterans carry living [...]