Policy Without Politics

Why do African football teams consistently lose focus in the final minutes of a match? In this episode of Policy Without Politics, Chike Obi and Dr. Ken break down the "86th-minute phenomenon" and explain why sports must be treated as a serious multi-billion dollar business engine for GDP growth rather than just physical education. #PWP #Governance #Policy #Politics #ChikeObiDrKen

True national security starts with a booming economy. In this episode of Policy Without Politics, Chike Obi and Dr. Ken Ikpe explain why the National Economic Adviser holds the key to unlocking Nigeria's potential. From analyzing historical GDP trends to outlining why this role requires total independence from the Ministry of Finance, we deliver an honest, data-backed look at how governance should...

In this episode of Policy Without Politics (PWP), Chike Obi and Dr. Ken Ikpe take on one of Nigeria’s biggest development questions: Is Nigeria’s problem bad policy, poor implementation, or something deeper? From fuel subsidy removal to electricity pricing, health insurance, education, IMF advice, telecoms, exchange rates, and social safety nets, this conversation explores why many Nigerian polici...

Every policy is made on paper, but it lands on people’s lives. Too often, the gap between grand promises and everyday reality is enormous. In this introductory episode of Policy Without Politics (PWP), Mustafa Chike Obi and Dr. Ken Ikpe launch a new conversation: why well-intentioned economic, development, and governance policies frequently fail to deliver, and what it really takes to bridge the d...