Details

"Vision Nigeria" is a one hour radio programme aired in four locations across the country; Abuja, Enugu, Kaduna and Port Harcourt. A wide range of topics spanning from social issues to long term development policy issues is discussed. The programme which is aimed at the general public encourages interested citizens to tune in and participate with phone calls and text messages as these important issues are analysed.

In January 2013, KAS and partners dealt with the following topics:

ABUJA

Coordinator: Gbenga Aruleba

02/01/2013 Perspectives on 2012; 2013 and its challenges.

09/01/2013 Year 2012 in retrospect, a critical review of the past year, its challenges and useful lessons for 2013.

16/01/2013 Constitution amendment, the real issues affecting Nigerians.

23/01/2013 President Jonathan's visit to Ikeja Police College, matters arising

30/01/2013 The concept of Plea bargain, its abuses and challenges for the anti corruption war

ENUGU

Presenter: Von Madukwe FRCN Enugu, Coal City (Fridays 1 – 2 pm)

11/01/2013 Conflict and Fragility as Impediments to the Attainment of the MDGs. Africa has been described as a continent in crisis of socio-economic transformation, thus the need to develop a new strategic framework related to peace, development and security. Guest: Mr. Ochie Malachy Chuma.

18/01/2013 Ensuring Transparency in Governance through Citizenship Participation. Good Governance Media tours as initiated by the Minister of Information Hon. Labaran Maku is a welcomed development. The importance of this programme would serve as image enhancement exercise for Nigeria both within and internationally. Dr. Emma Iroegbu will be the guest speaker.

25/01/2013 The Challenges and prospects of Industrialization. Currently, Nigeria is striving at least as a policy statement to become one of the first 20 economies of the world by the year 2020, otherwise captured the 202020. But the reality surrounding the situations make it somewhat an illusion. Factors affecting Industrialization in the country include corruption, inconsistent policies and energy issues. Guest Speaker: Prince Johnny Ukwuani.

PORT HARCOURT

Presenter: Ricky Uzoma on Radio Rivers 2 FM (Thursdays 3 – 4 pm)

10/01/2013 Monitoring Nigeria in 2012, which way forward in 2013. Guest Speakers: Inemo Samiama and

Uwaifo Ovigwe.

17/01/2013 Revisiting the Niger Delta Amnesty Programme. Guest Speakers: Telema Smart – Jack and Godson Jim Dorgu.

24/01/2013 The involvement of Private sectors in sports Development in Nigeria. Guest Speakers: Idaa Confidence and Akunna Ralph.

31/01/2013 Early Warning System; Pivotal for economic growth. Guest Speaker: Nsirimovu Courage.