If I Were Minister Fani-Kayode

Nigeria goes to the polls in 2007. A new government takes over on 29 May. Commonsense suggests that this is house-keeping time for our political leaders at all levels. That means president, governors, LG chairmen and our legislatures.

If I were the new minister of culture and tourism, youthful Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, I will give verve and soul to the Culture Aspect of my portfolio, in the few months I have to serve.

Reason? Hey, let's be fair: How many tourists will troop to Nigeria now? Where are the real tourist attractions, ready for business, in the midst of all the handicaps and dilapidations? Who is going to turn tourism around in SIX MONTHS - about the active span of his tenure, before the election fever grips us all?!

But he can do things in the area of culture because that is about US - who we are, what we are, and how we are.

If I were the new minister, I will spend every light of the next nine months giving my country's culture the shine.

Goodluck, brother!

If I Were Bill Gates (1)

Following the unprecedented success of the Microsoft franchise, if I were its founder, Bill Gates, I will place all its offerings on two pedestals: Popular Brand and Premium Brand. I will give the popular(basic) products and services pro bono (free of charge), then we will charge for the premium grade.

This makes business and charity sense. Thank goodness, he is good at both.

If I Were President Obasanjo (4)

The human rights and civil liberties campaign has become reminiscent of the full-blown military days of dictatorship! No democratic polity nor its president should permit this state of affairs. It is undermining our national cohesion and its global image. It suggests the absence of the rule of law. It is worrisome. And to imagine that we are in an Election Year, it should be double worry.

If I were President Olusegun Obasanjo, I will stop this ugly development TODAY. And make it a point of personal agenda to protect our freedoms under the 1999 Constitution. Doing otherwise diminishes us all.

If I Were The English FA

Football has become as multicultural as nations. European countries have recognised it for long, but not all have embraced that reality in composing their national teams. The farthest behind? England.

If I were the football authorities, it is now time to be realistic. Recruit young vibrant players, and reflect the true colours and nature of both England's population....and Sports in England. Also, grant young successful/promising footballers a fast-track to citizenship. I will Learn from Germany 2006!

If I were running football in England, this will be the key, my joker, for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.