I totally forgot I had these pictures. Great stuff of some kids in a remote village, a school in the same remote village, verdant hills and valleys, some kids in a small town, a few city (Lagos) shots), and me mugging for the camera with a really big beard (which I’ve since kept off). These were all taken around the same time (the end of 2007, beginning of 2008) on a business and vacation trip that took me around Nigeria.
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Leukemia Caregiving During the Holidays
My sister Elizabeth was interviewed about Leukemia caregiving during the holidays by Everyday Health.
You can read the interview/article here.
The World’s Worst Places to Work
Lagos
According to BusinessWeek, Lagos gets the crown.
October 14th, 2008 By Josh Kitlas Posted in Africa, Nigeria, Technology
Pambazuka News Award
A colorful stool
Pabmazuka News is a terrific resource for Pan African news with a social justice slant. They recently won an award (scroll down) and can be viewed online here. I lifted their ‘About Us’ as well as info about the award.
The ‘About Us’: + Continue Reading
October 4th, 2008 By Josh Kitlas Posted in Nigeria
Trip to Boston
I had the tremendous fortune of having lunch and an afternoon with Nasir El-Rufai in Boston. For those unfamiliar, he served as as Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (Abuja) Nigeria from July 2004 to May 2007. He tenure and leadership were characterized by a straight shooting, equality driven approach without concession for anyone. For those unfamiliar with Nigerian politics, this is practically unheard of. No, it is unheard of. Though he rubbed several (more like many) the wrong way with his approach, I’m certain that anyone who experienced Abuja when he ran it will speak glowingly of his term. + Continue Reading
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