MIC ON PODCAST

In this episode of the Mic On Podcast, Seun Okinbaloye engages renowned tech entrepreneur and co-founder of Andela, Iyinoluwa Aboyeji, on issues around Nigeria’s tech ecosystem, economic potential, and leadership.

The tech guru reflects on his unconventional journey into the industry, Nigeria’s slow pace in global tech competition, and the urgent need to harness AI, energy, and computing for national development.

He shares his thoughts on issues of governance, workforce planning, and policy direction, emphasizing that real change requires integrity, expertise, and a clear ideological vision.

Guest:

Iyinoluwa Aboyeji

(Tech entrepreneur)

In this episode of the Mic On Podcast, Seun Okinbaloye engages billionaires Dr. Cosmas Maduka and Dr. Stephen Akintayo on business, integrity, and economic growth.

They gave the audience a taste of their loaded book, "Scaling Your Business with Integrity," discussing entrepreneurship, the importance of apprenticeship, wealth creation, and Nigeria’s economic challenges.

Guest(s):

Dr. Cosmas Maduka

(Founder, Coscharis Group)

Dr. Stephen Akintayo

(Chairman, Gtext Holdings, Author)

In this episode of Mic On Podcast, Seun Okinbaloye engages social commentator and younger brother of former Ekiti Governor, Ayo Fayose, Isaac Fayose to discuss politics, governance, and family ties.

Fayose insists Peter Obi won in 2023, criticizes Gov. Oyebanji, questions INEC’s credibility, and predicts Tinubu’s 2027 victory.

Guest:

Isaac Fayose

(Social Commentator)

In this episode of the Mic On Podcast, Seun Okinbaloye engages former Senator Bala Ibn Na’Allah on governance, social media regulation, northern politics, and the future of President Bola Tinubu’s administration.

Ibn Na’Allah defends his Social Media Regulation Bill, dismisses constitutional criticisms, and calls for informal restructuring talks. He critiques APC, Buhari’s leadership, and northern educational deficits while arguing Tinubu can still reshape his 2027 prospects.

Guest:

Bala Ibn Na’Allah

(Former Senator & Politician)

In this episode of the Mic on Podcast, Seun Okinbaloye engages renowned poet and advocate, Dike Chukwumerije on systemic political change, unity, and Nigeria’s future.

Chukwumerije critiques the 2023 election outcome, advocates for opposition unity ahead of 2027, and calls for honest conversations to heal Civil War wounds, expressing hope for a better Nigeria.

Guest:

Dike Chukwumerije

(Poet and Social Advocate)

In this episode of the Mic On Podcast, Seun Okinbaloye speaks with Youth Development Minister Comrade Ayodele Olawande about youth empowerment, NYSC allowance implementation, and national unity.

Olawande emphasizes leadership training, hard work, and ending fraudulent activities among youths, while assuring government commitment to youth-focused initiatives.

Guest:

Comrade Ayodele Olawande

(Minister for Youth Development)

In this episode of Mic on Podcast, Seun Okinbaloye engages the founder of Abel Damina Ministries International, Rev. Abel Damina, in a critical discussion on the prosperity gospel, staged miracles, and faith's role in governance.

Damina dismisses the prosperity gospel. He says it's “a distortion of the gospel of Christ”, the cleric also criticizes whe he calls the "deceptive practice" of arranging miracles in some churches.

Touching on governance, he advocates for youth inclusion in leadership, expressing hope for President Tinubu to foster gradual succession in Nigeria's political landscape.

Guest:

Rev. Abel Damina

(Founder, Abel Damina Ministries International)

In this episode of Mic on Podcast, Seun Okinbaloye hosts former Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Solomon Dalung, who criticized President Bola Tinubu’s economic policies, describing them as “cowardly decisions” that have caused widespread trauma for Nigerians.

Dalung also reflects on his time in the All Progressives Congress (APC), admitting the party’s failure to deliver on its promises and calling out the lack of accountability in President Buhari’s government. He expresses strong opposition to Tinubu’s decision to scrap the Ministry of Sports, stressing the need for a radical transformation in Nigeria’s sports sector.

Dalung defends his legacy as Minister of Youth and Sports, highlighting his achievements, including Nigeria’s victory in ten sports during his tenure. He emphasizes the importance of transparency and accountability.

Guest:

Solomon Dalung

(Former Minister for Youth and Sports Development)

In this episode of the Mic On Podcast, Seun Okinbaloye hosts Ismaeel Buba Ahmed, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), to dissect President Bola Tinubu’s controversial Tax Reform Bills, internal party dynamics, and the evolving political landscape in Nigeria.

He highlighted the urgent need for President Tinubu to directly engage Nigerians on the administration's economic policies, calling for transparency and wider consultations to rebuild public trust.

Guest(s):

Ismael Buba Ahmed

(APC Chieftain)

In this episode of the Mic On Podcast, Seun Okinbaloye engages with human rights activist Mr. Inibehe Effiong and Obianuju Iloanya, sister of the disappeared Chijioke Iloanya, to reflect on the #EndSARS protests and ongoing justice struggles in Nigeria.

Effiong criticizes the government’s failure to address the root causes behind the 2020 #EndSARS movement. Warning of a potential resurgence if police brutality remains unchecked. Meanwhile, Obianuju continues her family's 12-year fight for justice over her brother's disappearance at the hands of SARS, demanding accountability from James Nwafor, the former officer implicated in extrajudicial killings.

Despite the challenges, both guests emphasized the power of youth movements and the importance of sustaining the call for justice and reform in Nigeria.

Guest(s):

Inibehe Effiong

(Lawyer / Human Rights Activist)

Obianuju Iloanya

(Sister of Chijioke Iloanya)