All protocols obsessed, By Umar Yakubu (opens original article in a new tab)

The article discusses Nigeria's excessive focus on ceremonial protocols and titles over substantive governance, criticizing the political class for prioritizing form over real impact.

• The article criticizes Nigeria's focus on ceremonial protocols over substantive governance.
• It highlights how public figures are recognized for titles rather than their actual impact.
• The author traces the origin of protocol culture to pre-colonial, colonial, military, and modern political eras.