Internationally noted Economist Samuel Enajite Enajero, who wrote the book ‘’Collective Institutions in Industrialized Nations: Economic Lessons for Sub-Saharan Africa”, a book that compares the economics of sub-Saharan Africa with other countries, particularly in Europe and Asia, where collective institutions exist to usher in economic development and social prosperity will be the guest speaker at Okpe Union’s 94th anniversary on Thursday, May 16, 2024.

The anniversary lecture will get under way at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 16, 2024, in Okpe House, Lagos with Enajero discussing Socio–Economic Development in Nigeria, particularly Okpe Kingdom.

“We are fortunate to have a renowned academic, essayist and social crusader speak at Okpe Union 94th Anniversary and hope top government functionaries in Nigeria, technocrats and members of the business community will take advantage of this opportunity to hear a world-renowned speaker, writer, educator, and original thinker,” said Patrick Akpotor, Chairman, Okpe Union 94th Anniversary.

Enajero obtained his Ph.D. in Economics in the areas of Public Choice/Public Finance and taught in several universities.

The renowned economist presented peer-reviewed papers in many academic conferences and most recently about housing and economic development. He has also published articles in peer-reviewed journals.

The Michigan based writer, academic and strong advocate of Okpe identity as a distinct ethnic nationality had firsthand knowledge on how the federal and local governments’ partnership spur development at the grassroots by working in the department of Planning and Development, in a city government. There, he complemented his academic background in public choice/public finance with practical real-world experience.

The range, quantity and quality of Enajero’s academic works are indeed prodigious. His publications are master pieces that have remained ever green and true today both to the African situation and the entire emerging global order.

His book, collective Institutions in Industrialized Nations: Economic Lessons for Africa illustrates how historical and modern public choice (political economy), is imperative element for socio-economic development. Collectivism, however, is missing in the historical and modern African societies.

Collectivism, according to the highly cerebral academic and international intellectual, recognizes human interdependence, all-inclusive and altruistic society. It produces and enables men and women to create economic opportunities rather than wait for opportunities, thus creating the economic man and molding a nation to be an organic whole.

The outstanding scholar discusses the absence of collectivism in sub-Saharan Africa at length.