All Eyes On Jonathan

Dr Da Vinci, is still optimistic about Goodluck, even more so since she spotted an article in today's independent.

It's just over a week since he dissolved the entire cabinet and investors are watching subsequent developments extremely closely to ascertain which direction Mr Jonathan is steering Nigeria.

As the names begin to leak, Dr Da Vinci becomes increasingly encouraged. The direction seems to be towards reform......

I'm focussing particulary on his choice of Mr Olusegun Aganga, a London-based managing director at Goldman Sachs. His inclusion appears to signal the acting president's intent to move ahead with critical banking reforms and bring in new-blood to what was seen as Yar'Adua's failing administration.

The nomination of Mr Agang – who heads up Goldman Sachs' hedge fund consulting services in London – comes as Nigeria is set to test its strength with foreign investors with a planned $500m debut global bond.

Dr Da Vinci thinks this is an excellent step in the right direction and believes that the Nigeria diaspora holds enormous potential,some of which Mr Jonathan is already tapping into.

In earlier posts,Dr Da Vinci has spoken at length about the various ways the diaspora can contribute to Nigeria's development and hopes that this is a trend that will continue.

Dr Da Vinci Wishes Good Luck.....well Good Luck

Since the president Yar'Adua has been MIA for the past four months ago the has been something of a power vacuum in the lofty heights of Aso rock. I'm glad someone has stepped into fill it.

I've tried in vain find more information of Mr Goodluck Jonathan, but all my research tells me that he seems to be quite an elusive character who seems to have secured many of his prominent roles in government by being at the right place at the right time actually never having been elected to major public office in his own right.

But one of my mantra's is that LUCK=PREPARATION + OPPORTUNITY and I believe the harder you work the luckier you get.

Ever the optimist, I have high hopes for this southern, educated gentleman who holds a PHD from the University of Port Harcourt.

This is a golden opportunity to address the some issues: corruption, crime, health care, human rights, that have been somewhat neglected in the presidents absence.

Good luck, good luck and godspeed.

Dr Da Vinci