Conversation Crucible

“This episode sees our host, Aanuoluwapo John Adesina, navigate the topic “Architecture and Urban Planning in Nigeria” with Mr. John Beecroft. Mr. Beecroft currently runs a real estate development firm-Tetramanor Ltd, which he cofounded with three others. The firm focuses on residential developments on the Lagos Mainland and some of their projects include, Comfy Burrows (located in Akoka), TM Gardens (located in Surulere), TM Meadows (located in Ebute-Metta and Winterfell (also located in Surulere).”

In this segment of “Before The Crucible With Aanuoluwapo Adesina,” our host discusses the recent decision of the government to the concession four of the country’s most lucrative airports.

This episode sees our host, Aanuoluwapo John Adesina, navigate the topic “Nigeria: The Great Importer of Foreign Ideals, Vices & Problems” with Professor Olutayo Charles Adesina. Professor Olutayo Charles Adesina is a Professor of History in the Department of History and Former Director, Centre for General Studies at the University of Ibadan, Nigeria. He is also a fellow of the Nigerian Academy of Letters.

In this segment of “Before The Crucible With Aanuoluwapo Adesina”, our host gives his thoughts on the motif of overreliance on a single sector to help drive the economy.

This episode sees our host, Aanuoluwapo John Adesina, navigate the topic of “Religion, Religious Organizations and Social Decay In Nigeria” with Professor Afe Adogame. Professor Afe Adogame is the Maxwell M. Upson Professor of Religion and Society at the Princeton Theological Seminary.

This is the inaugural episode of both the podcast and the special segment called “Before the Crucible with Aanuoluwapo Adesina.” In this episode, the host talks about why the podcast was created and also explains why this kind of space is a necessary tool for raising public awareness and fostering social development.

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