Names are being dropped, mostly in security and media circles, on the person likely to become appointed as Nigerias next National Security Adviser (NSA) by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
At 70, Nkechi Ali-Balogun remains not only relevant but remarkably inspirational. May her wisdom continue to illuminate the path for generations of communication professionals across Africa.
The Presidency should clarify the mandates, reassure Nigerians that the security leadership is united and focused, and likewise counter the mischievous portrayal of the appointment as kishiya in Hausa.