The World Bank defines good governance as the “exercise of political power to manage a nation’s affairs”5. It is participatory, consensus oriented, accountable, transparent, responsive, effective and efficient, equitable and inclusive and follows the rule of law. It assures that corruption is minimized, the views of minorities are taken into account and that the voices of the most vulnerable in society are heard in decision-making. It is also responsive to the present and future welfare needs of society, demonstrated not just in the aspect of freedom from hunger and poverty but also respect for individual dignity.
We have long held the position that good, inclusive governance conduces to sustainable development, and that citizens need to hold elected representatives accountable at all times.
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The United Nations states clearly that meeting the objectives of the Millennium Declaration depends “inter alia, on good governance within each country”.
Out of his passion for underprivileged women and youth,Senator Ike Ekweremadu committed his time, energy and personal finances to establishing the Ikeoha Foundation in 1997. Since then the Foundation has grown into a leading charity organisation, one of the most stable providers of financial assistance for disadvantaged populations and students in tertiary institution.
Senator Ike Ekweremadu was born in 1962 at Amachara Mpu in Aninri Local Government Area of Enugu State. He attended