Agbakoba Advocates Robust Executive, Legislature, Private Sector Collaboration

A former President of the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), Dr. Olisa Agbakoba (SAN), has called for robust collaboration among the legislature, executive, private sector, civil society, and development partners to address the challenges bedeviling the country.

Agbakoba also stressed the need for the National Assembly to lead by example in terms of transparency, accountability, and integrity.

Unveiling two publications by Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL), an associate partner and head of Government and Public Sector Practice, OAL, Mr. Collins Okeke, said that the publications were meant to raise awareness about pressing issues facing Nigeria.

The two publications are: “Shaping Nigeria’s Future: Critical Governance

Issues for 2024 and Beyond” and the “SimplifiedManualonEnvironmental Justice in Nigeria.”

Okeke stated that the publications focused on implementation plan that prioritises revenue generation, job creation, poverty reduction, and economic growth.

He said: “Both publications aim to raise awareness about pressing issues facing Nigeria, such as governance challenges and environmental injustice, and to encourage public engagement and dialogue on these topics.

“AtOAL,webelieveitisimperative to address the most pressing governance challenges facing our nation. ‘Shaping Nigeria’s Future: CriticalGovernanceIssuesfor2024and Beyond,’ provides an in-depth analysis of ten key areas: political, constitutional, regulatory, administrative, electoral, legal, judicial, economic, trade, and maritime governance.