Prof jega latest news
I'm assuming you're referring to Professor Jega, a renowned Nigerian academic and former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Here are some of the latest news and updates about him:
- Retirement: Professor Jega retired from INEC in 2015 after completing his five-year tenure as Chairman. He was succeeded by Professor Mahmoud Yakubu.
- Academic pursuits: After his retirement from INEC, Professor Jega returned to his academic pursuits. He is currently the Director of the Centre for Democratic Development (CDD) at the University of Abuja.
- Public engagements: Professor Jega remains a prominent figure in Nigerian politics and is often invited to speak at public events and conferences. He has also written several articles and opinion pieces on electoral reform and democratic development in Nigeria.
- Electoral reform: Professor Jega has continued to advocate for electoral reform in Nigeria, calling for the implementation of reforms to improve the credibility and transparency of the electoral process.
- Awards and recognition: Professor Jega has received several awards and recognition for his contributions to democracy and electoral development in Nigeria. In 2019, he was awarded the National Order of the Niger (OON) by the Nigerian government.
Some of his recent public engagements and statements include:
- In 2020, Professor Jega spoke at a conference on electoral reform in Nigeria, where he emphasized the need for the country to adopt a more robust and transparent electoral system.
- In 2020, he also wrote an opinion piece for The Punch, calling for the implementation of reforms to improve the credibility of the electoral process in Nigeria.
- In 2019, Professor Jega spoke at a public lecture organized by the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), where he discussed the challenges facing the country's electoral system and the need for reforms.
Please note that these updates are based on publicly available information and may not be exhaustive.