Wilson Babangida Agboti's Personal Articles

Yesterday, I had the honor of convening and hosting my second global webinar as the Chief Operating Officer of the Humanitarian Hub for Community Impact Affinity (CIA) Community Impact Affinity Hub . Themed “Guns vs. Goals: Reconciling Military Spending with Sustainable Development”, this insightful discussion explored the impact of rising global military expenditures on the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This webinar was aligned with the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA)’s call for papers and dialogue and this reflects CIA’s commitment to Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions (SDG 16). 💡 Key discussion points included: ✅ The environmental impact of military activities 🌱 ✅ Transparency & accountability in military budgets 💰 ✅ Balancing military expenditure with social infrastructure 🏥 ✅ Civil-Military cooperation for sustainable development 🤝 ✅ Advocacy for policies that prioritize "Less Guns, More Goals...

  The Future Started Yesterday: The Urgent Need for Innovation in Africa By Wilson Babangida Agboti,mwcp While speaking with one of my bosses on the phone this morning, I shared a thought I had learned from a former mentor: “The future started yesterday, and as of today, we are already late.” The weight of that statement lingered in the air, and my young son of less than 2 years, who was playing beside me, echoed an instinctive “Oh ohhh,” as if grasping the urgency of the words. His reaction was a stark reminder that we live in an era where time waits for no one, and the failure to innovate means being left behind. Africa’s Innovation Gap: A Reality Check In the fast-paced world of technological advancement, Africa faces a significant challenge—playing catch-up. The digital revolution is transforming economies at an unprecedented speed, yet many African nations remain on the sidelines, struggling with outdated systems, limited technological infrastructure, and inadequate ...