In Pillars of Statecraft, Kofo Obasanjo-Blackshire presents a well-structured concept based on six foundational elements, as essential ingredients for successful state building. These concepts, Protection, Prosperity, Population, Politics, Partnership, and the double-barreled P—prayer and pleasing God present vital arguments that emphasise their importance as fundamental building blocks for excellence in statecraft and national development.
The outcome is an engaging, accessible and compelling treatise on what comprises a successful nation state, providing many interesting insights into the causes of threats and problems to human security and well-being and possible resolutions to create a fairer and safer world for all. The sincerity and compassion of the author shines through what is at times a challenging read, given the turbulence of contemporary global politics.
This book is a treasure. I could not but conclude that the author was divinely inspired to bring to the surface the ills plaguing Africa and the balm… that can soothe, indeed, move towards a cure for the illness. Since this treasure should not be hidden, we should do it justice by it being read by all generations, young and old, and more importantly operationalize its recommendations at the community, national and continental levels. – Professor Nimi Briggs, Chairman, Committee of Pro-Chancellors of Nigerian Federal Universities.
This book, with a level of intellectual engagement that is only achieved with due diligence and depth of inquiry, points us in all the right directions– Kgalema Motlanthe, Former President, South Africa
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