Innovation Has a Local Face Last weekend, I had the privilege of meeting a young man in Makurdi whose story reminded me why leadership must always look forward. He did not inherit wealth.He did not have global investors backing him.He had an idea and discipline. This Weekend Highlight: A Young Innovator from Benue is more than a celebration of individual achievement. It is a reflection of what becomes possible when talent meets structure. As someone who has worked across crim

Governance in a Digital Age The world has moved beyond paper files and manual systems. Decisions are now informed by data dashboards. Public services are accessed through digital platforms. Citizens expect transparency at the speed of information. If governance remains analog in a digital world, it falls behind. Technology and Governance: The Next Frontier is not about adopting gadgets. It is about transforming how institutions think, operate, and serve. As a former Federal P

By Pius Ukeyima Akutah A Defining Step Toward 2027 and Beyond I was deeply honored to inaugurate the Akutah 2027 Governorship Youth Think Tank, a strategic assembly of talented, forward-thinking young individuals with proven expertise in leveraging Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to drive sustainable development in Nigeria. This is more than a political milestone. It is a generational statement. Benue State stands at a pivotal moment in its history. The future