Oluyomi Ola-David Insights

In economies plagued with chaotic disorder, human #insecurities, sensational media tales, pessimistic projections, and socio-political uncertainties, rational economic agents would desperately seek to maximise satisfaction derivable from the #consumption of a value-adding commodity, namely #peace. Given the dynamic nature of human behaviour and uniqueness of individual orientation, differing vehicles to inner peace are sought. One agent may find inner satisfaction imitating popular culture, while another finds inner peace taking the road less travelled.   One individual may choose silence as a supplier of peace, while another may prefer noise and tumults. Another individual may seek peace through a physical change of territorial location, while their counterpart may find satisfaction coasting in familiar terrains.  In the pursuit for good #governance, one electoral crowd may favour a change of government as the only antidote to prevailing socio-economic conditions. While a brilliant cr

Where there is conflict, we need people who work for unity-in-diversity. Where there is negativism, we need people who work to relentlessly infuse optimism. Where there is widespread poverty, we need people who work to create enterprise. Where there is confusion, we need people who work to shine the light. Where there is ignorance, we need people who work to provide wholesome enlightenment. Where there is needless war, we need people who work for #peace and still the violence. Today and always, I salute the courage and resilience of every peacekeeper (past, present and future) in the global space! Since peacekeeping is a global partnership, let us ALL work for the five 5Ps of sustainable development (#Peace, #Sharedprosperity, #People #Partnerships, #Planet) everywhere we are found. Yes we can! #internationaldayofpeacekeeping  United Nations  #savetheplanet #peacekeeping  #peace #prosperity #partnerships #businessclimate  #people #planet Photo credit: UN Peacekeeping

Every lay student of human history from ancient times, can ascertain that it may not always be politically, economically, socially and technically (PEST) rational to make war against another territory, outside of a supreme just cause. In more cases than none, international conflicts have only done harm to the planet and our collective humanity. International conflicts and wars are neither economically viable nor value-creating, given post-war costs of reconstruction. Also, decades after needless internal conflicts, scars of backwardness and underdevelopment remain in the perspectives and social fabric of nations affected. Therefore, it makes more meaning for nations of people to dwell together in unity than to harbour a divisive diversity. Countries can work as global development partners, choosing to focus on economic cooperation, peaceful co-existence, and sustainable development rather than competitively wasting global resources. Moreover, whenever countries with superior technologi

A proliferation in the use of social media has increased the rate at which news and information spreads across communities in the shrinking global space. Throughout history we can observe how careless words have resulted in war and conflicts as well as how thoughtful and soothing words have promoted peace and reconciliation.  While some economic agents seek to sell products, ideas and information fast, many may also use fake news and information to attract traffic to their web pages. During times like this, when societies and households are hurting from effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and internal conflicts in their economies, the world needs healing and restoration of lost fortunes. In 2021 and beyond, even as we employ social media tools to advance our noble causes, let us express our true humanity via our daily demonstration of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, gentleness, goodness, self control and meekness. Moreover, while we employ social media tools to advance our noble cau