Ladipo Adamolekun

Ladipo Adamolekun is a Nigerian public administration scholar, author and former staff member of the World Bank and the United Nations. He is widely known for his work on governance, federalism, decentralization and public sector reform in Africa. Quotes "Nigeria can only work in a devolved country." Ladipo Adamolekun discussing devolution of power and democratic consolidation in Nigeria. "There is no federation in the world with over-concentrated powers and resources at the centre that is developed." Ladipo Adamolekun discussing the relationship between federalism and development. "Power devolution is the first step in turning Nigeria around." Ladipo Adamolekun discussing governance reforms in Nigeria. "Never, never in my lifetime should there be military rule in Nigeria again." Ladipo Adamolekun discussing military rule and democratic governance. "The federal system is the only one that can keep Nigeria united." Ladipo Adamolekun quoting Tafawa Balewa while discussing Nigeria's federal structure. "All Nigerian states are now underdeveloped, uniformly, with insecurity and uniform poverty." Ladipo Adamolekun discussing the consequences of over-centralisation. "The local government autonomy that the Supreme Court passed is a law that cannot be implemented, given the current constitution." Ladipo Adamolekun discussing local government autonomy. "The first step is power devolution." Ladipo Adamolekun discussing constitutional reforms. External links Category:Living people Category:Academics from Nigeria Category:Political scientists from Nigeria