Stabilisation, Consolidation And Sustained Development: Why Continuity Matters

By Nonny P. Ugboma, PhD
As Nigeria marks Democracy Day this year and embarks on another campaign and election cycle, it is important to ask a fundamental question: how can the country achieve long-term national transformation without interrupting policy momentum? This question becomes even more important when viewed against the backdrop of Nigeria’s development aspirations and the recurring challenge of policy discontinuity that has characterised governance across multiple administrations. The reality is that development is cumulative. Nations do not become prosperous through isolated administrations, fragmented reforms, or constant policy reversals. Sustainable development requires con...