Badejo’s Timor-Leste award and the power of unseen diplomacy, By Anuoluwapo Deborah Babawale
Professor Badejo received an award from Timor-Leste for his diplomatic contributions. He has worked for decades to create peace and governance systems in Somalia, Liberia, Darfur, and Guinea-Bissau. This recognition shows Nigerian intellectual and diplomatic strength on a global stage. It contrasts with the common news cycle that focuses on Nigeria's domestic security and governance problems.
…this honour spotlights Nigerian excellence on the global diplomatic stage. While Nigeria frequently dominates international headlines for its own domestic security and governance struggles, Nigerians like Professor Badejo have spent decades designing peace and governance architectures across Somalia, Liberia, Darfur, and Guinea-Bissau. This award is undeniable proof that Nigeria possesses the intellectual and diplomatic capital […] The post Badejo’s Timor-Leste award and the power of unseen diplomacy, By Anuoluwapo Deborah Babawale appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .