Blueprint to Run a Nation

Selection of Elected Officials

The foundation of a successful nation begins with the careful selection of its leaders. A transparent and fair electoral process ensures that only the most qualified individuals are chosen to serve. Ensuring the selection pool contains only capable leaders is crucial. This can be achieved through stringent eligibility criteria, including a history of public service, a clean criminal record, and demonstrated leadership skills.

Additionally, all elected officials should undergo mandatory training in political governance, leadership, and economics to equip them with the necessary skills and knowledge to govern effectively and make informed decisions that benefit the entire nation. Those who fail to meet performance expectations or improve should face appropriate sanctions, including removal from office.

• Transparent and fair election processes.
• Stringent eligibility criteria for candidates.
• Mandatory training in political governance, leadership, and economics.
• Sanctions for officials who fail to improve or perform adequately.

Enforcement of Laws

A strong legal framework is crucial for maintaining order and justice within a nation. Strict adherence to existing laws, coupled with zero tolerance for corruption and nepotism, ensures that everyone is held accountable for their actions. This fosters a culture of integrity and fairness, which is essential for building public trust in government institutions.

• Strict adherence to extant laws.
• Zero tolerance for corruption and nepotism.
• Enforcement mechanisms for compliance.

Performance-Based Rewards

Incentivizing good performance at all levels of governance promotes efficiency and accountability. Implementing performance-based rewards motivates government officials and employees to excel in their duties, leading to better service delivery and improved outcomes for the populace.

• Performance-based incentives at all levels of governance.
• Regular performance reviews and certifications.
• Sanctions for underperforming officials.

Transparency in Government Communication

Transparency is vital for building trust between the government and its citizens. To achieve this, all communications involving top government officials, including the President, Vice President, Senate Head, House Head, Military Heads, Chief Justices, State Security Heads, Police Heads, and Policy Ministry Heads, must be documented and annotated.

Additionally, there should be no secrecy among these officials, ensuring that at least two other people are privy to all communications.

• No secrecy among top government officials.
• Documentation and annotation of all communications.
• Inclusion of at least two other people in all communications.

Presidency

The security architecture of the presidency must be distinct from that of the police and army. The President should have direct control over national security agencies, including the police and army. This separation ensures that the President can respond swiftly and effectively to national security threats without undue influence or interference.

• Own security architecture separate from the police and army.
• Direct control over national security agencies.

National Assembly/Congress

To maintain independence and integrity, the National Assembly or Congress should have its own security architecture. This body should serve as an oversight committee with the tools and authority to enforce its findings. Additionally, the judiciary should be empowered to be as influential as the executive and legislative branches, ensuring a balanced and fair system of governance.

• Independent security architecture.
• Serve as an oversight committee with enforcement tools.
• Judiciary empowered to be as powerful as other branches of government.

Regional and Local Police

Local governance units should have their own police forces, allowing them to address issues specific to their regions. The federal government should set guidelines and regulations for all police and law enforcement agencies to ensure consistency and fairness. Furthermore, independent prosecutorial entities should be elected by the public to maintain accountability and prevent corruption.

• Local governance units to have their own police forces.
• Federal guidelines and regulations for law enforcement.
• Independent, elected prosecutorial entities.

Financial Independence and Authority

The judiciary must have the authority to withhold financial disbursements to errant agencies and executive branches. If an agency or branch is non-compliant, the judiciary can issue non-compliant orders and rogue agency motions. These rogue agency motions label an agency as non-compliant, restricting its operations and access to critical resources. In extreme cases, this could lead to the reshuffling of management or even impeachment proceedings against the President.

• Authority to Withhold Financial Disbursements: The judiciary can halt financial allocations to agencies or branches that fail to comply with laws and regulations, ensuring that funds are only used by compliant entities.
• Issuance of Non-Compliant Orders and Rogue Agency Motions: The judiciary can declare an agency as rogue if it continually fails to comply with legal mandates. A rogue agency loses access to banking services and is prohibited from engaging in financial transactions. Knowingly doing business with a rogue agency makes the party involved liable for criminal prosecution.
• Potential Reshuffling of Management or Impeachment Proceedings: Persistent non-compliance can result in the judiciary recommending the replacement of an agency's management. In cases involving the President or other high-ranking officials, this could trigger impeachment proceedings.

Peer Review

Efficiency and Accountability: Legal processes should have definite timelines, with cases continuing daily until resolved. This eliminates unnecessary delays and ensures that justice is served promptly. Additionally, regular performance reviews and judge certifications will maintain high standards within the judiciary.

• Definite Timelines for Legal Cases: Legal cases must have clear and enforced deadlines, ensuring that they are resolved swiftly and efficiently.
• Daily Continuation of Cases Until Resolved: Once a case begins, it should proceed daily without adjournment until a verdict is reached, minimizing delays.
• Regular Performance Reviews and Judge Certifications: Judges and judicial staff should undergo periodic performance evaluations and re-certifications to ensure they maintain the highest standards of professionalism and competence.

Inspectorate Units

Regular compliance checks at all levels of government are essential for maintaining integrity and efficiency. Inspectorate units are responsible for performing audits, performance checks on the BPM team, and ordering internal or external audits as required. Sanctions should be imposed on errant bodies, agencies, or individuals to ensure compliance with all government standards. When gaps are identified, recommendations should be made to the BPM team for standard upgrades or new standard definitions.

• Regular Compliance Checks: Ensure compliance at every level of government.
• Audit of the Auditors: Perform audits on auditing processes to ensure their integrity.
• Performance Checks on BPM Team: Evaluate the performance of the BPM team.
• Internal and External Audits: Order audits as required to ensure standards are met.
• Sanctions for Non-Compliance: Enforce sanctions on errant bodies, agencies, or individuals.
• Recommendations for Improvement: Recommend standard upgrades or new definitions to the BPM team.

Business Process Improvement (BPM)

The BPM team is tasked with designing, defining, and continuously improving all government processes. This includes prioritizing customer service, security, and efficiency. The BPM team should use audit reports and direct engagement to measure performance and report exceptions and performance findings to relevant agencies.

• Continuous Improvement: Design and update standards for all government agencies.
• Prioritization: Focus on customer service, security, and efficiency in process design.
• Performance Measurement: Use audit reports and direct engagement to assess performance.
• Feedback Integration: Incorporate feedback from audits and oversight into process improvements.

Audit

Comprehensive audits are vital for maintaining accountability and should be conducted regularly based on clearly defined objectives from the BPM team, feedback from Customer Service, and the Oversight Committee. The audit cycles should include the budget year, cabinet changes, project/program completion, and on request. Agencies are mandated to receive and act on audit reports, ensuring continuous improvement and adherence to standards.

• Comprehensive Audits: Audit the entire government at every level.
• Defined Audit Cycles: Conduct audits during budget year, cabinet changes, project completion, and on request.
• Mandatory Audit Reports: Agencies must receive and act on audit findings.
• Feedback Integration: Ensure feedback from audits is incorporated into future processes.

Public Feedback Mechanism

Measuring the outcome of government policies on the populace is crucial for ensuring they meet the needs of citizens. A robust feedback mechanism allows the public to provide input on government processes and policies, which can then be used to make improvements. This feedback should be directed to the oversight committee and all relevant agencies to address complaints and enhance services.

• Impact Measurement: Measure the outcome of policies on the populace.
• Feedback Collection: Collect public feedback on government processes.
• Feedback Integration: Provide feedback to oversight committees and relevant agencies.
• Continuous Improvement: Use feedback to self-check and correct system processes.

Service Access Levels

Public-facing agencies must offer at least two levels of service access: standard (free) and expedited (premium). Waivers should be available for those unable to afford fees, with clearly defined and publicly available conditions for eligibility.

• Service Access: Provide standard and expedited service levels.
• Waivers: Offer waivers for those unable to afford fees with clear conditions.

Clear Definitions for Government Entities

Clear definitions for all government entities and functions are necessary for consistency and transparency. Public agencies must be accessible in every governance unit, and government records should be instantly verifiable. Additionally, all government activities must be described in detail, allowing citizens to understand and complete processes independently. All government services and offerings must be repeatable, ensuring consistency in service delivery.

• Consistency and Transparency: Ensure clear definitions for government entities and functions.
• What's a Local Government, Senatorial Area: Ensure clear definitions for what constitutes a local government and a senatorial area.
• Accessibility: Make public agencies accessible in every governance unit. All public agencies must be accessible in every unit of government, such as Local Government Areas (LGAs).
• Instant Verification: Ensure government records are instantly verifiable.
• Detailed Descriptions: Describe all government activities in detail.
• Repeatability: Ensure all government services and offerings are repeatable.

Performance-Based Rewards System

Incentivizing good performance at all levels of governance promotes efficiency and accountability. Performance-based rewards should be measured by the feedback from Inspectorate Units, Customer Service, and Audit reports. This multi-faceted approach ensures a comprehensive evaluation of performance and encourages continuous improvement. Those who fail to meet performance expectations or improve should face appropriate sanctions, including removal from office.

• Performance-based incentives at all levels of governance.
• Regular performance reviews based on feedback from Inspectorate Units, Customer Service, and Audit reports.
• Sanctions for underperforming officials.

Education and Teachers

Investing in education and supporting teachers is vital for the nation's development. Teachers should receive adequate training and resources to provide high-quality education to students. Additionally, societal penalties for criminal records, such as felon records on passports, driver's licenses, and ID cards, should be implemented to deter crime and promote good behavior.

• Prioritize education and support for teachers.
• Adequate training and resources for teachers.
• Societal penalties for criminal records.

Law Enforcement

Effective law enforcement requires a well-defined structure and clear guidelines. The federal government should set regulations for all police and law enforcement agencies, ensuring consistency and fairness. Independent prosecutorial entities elected by the public will maintain accountability and prevent corruption.

• Well-defined structure and clear guidelines for law enforcement.
• Federal regulations for consistency and fairness.
• Independent, elected prosecutorial entities.

Master Ledger

A secure, one-way ledger for government records ensures accuracy and integrity. Adding new records should require two approvals, while updates should require three. Instant verification of all government records is essential for maintaining transparency and public trust.

• Secure, one-way ledger for government records.
• Two approvals to add new records.
• Three approvals to update records.
• Instant verification of government records.

Improvement, Continuity, and Control

All government activities must be documented and measured to ensure continuous improvement. When exceptions occur, they should be referred to the process definition team for immediate response. The team should develop processes for new scenarios and update all relevant documents and parties accordingly.

• Documentation and measurement of all government activities.
• Immediate response to exceptions.
• Development of new processes for new scenarios.
• Updating relevant documents and parties.

Performance Bonuses

Introducing performance bonuses based on measurable, pre-defined parameters will motivate government officials and employees to excel in their duties. Regular internal and external audits will ensure compliance with set goals and standards.

• Performance bonuses based on measurable parameters.
• Regular internal and external audits.
• Compliance with set goals and standards.

Service Access Levels

Public-facing agencies must offer at least two levels of service access: standard (free) and expedited (premium). Waivers should be available for those who cannot afford fees, with clear, measurable, and publicly available conditions for eligibility. This ensures that all citizens have access to essential services regardless of their financial situation.

• Standard (free) and expedited (premium) service levels.
• Waivers for those unable to afford fees.
• Clear, measurable, and publicly available conditions for waivers.

All government parastatal, agencies, and arms of government must have an SLA where must be adhered to so things can be done in a timely manner. In case an agency failed to deliver based on the set SLA they can be sued for negligence of duty.

Citizen Identification and Support Programs

Implementing a Citizen Identification Number and various support programs, such as education loans, child support, protective services, and free healthcare, will provide a safety net for citizens. These programs should be easily accessible and well-publicized to ensure that those in need can benefit from them.

• Citizen Identification Number.
• Education loans, child support, protective services, and free healthcare.
• Accessible and well-publicized support programs.

Election Guidance

Limiting personal and corporate finance in elections and ensuring full disclosure of affiliations and funding sources will promote transparency and fairness. Background checks for all candidates and mandatory political governance training will further ensure that only the most qualified individuals are elected.

• Limits on personal and corporate finance in elections.
• Full disclosure of affiliations and funding sources.
• Background checks for all candidates.
• Mandatory political governance training.

Advisory Role

The Office of Elders, composed of distinguished members serving 20-year terms, will provide depth and insight for political decisions. This advisory body will weigh in on options and directions for the nation, offering valuable perspectives based on their extensive experience and knowledge.

• Office of Elders composed of distinguished members.
• 20-year terms for members.
• Advisory role in political decisions.

Local Preference

Contracts should be awarded to Nigerian companies or localized foreign firms to promote local industry and economic growth. All contracts must be publicly listed, thoroughly researched, and detailed with functional and business specifications. Independent auditors will verify contract execution, and any discrepancies will be addressed through rework or refunds.

• Contracts awarded to Nigerian companies or localized foreign firms.
• Public Listing of Contracts: All contracts must be listed on a publicly accessible system.
• Thorough research and detailed specifications.
• Independent auditors to verify contract execution.

Public Charge Rule

Government employees and officials can be charged with negligence of duty by any affected party. This ensures accountability and encourages officials to perform their duties diligently.

• Government employees and officials can be charged with negligence of duty.
• Accountability and encouragement for diligent performance.

Direct Budget Allocation

Budget allocations should be made directly to the three branches of government, ensuring financial independence and reducing the potential for undue influence. The police should be controlled by the judiciary/elected prosecutor at the lowest government level, and revenue collection should be managed by states/LGA with federal oversight.

• Revenue collecting systems to be provided by the Federal Government but staffed by the LGA/State respectively.
• Direct budget allocations to government branches.
• Financial independence and reduced undue influence.
• Police control by judiciary at the lowest level.
• Revenue collection managed by states with federal oversight.

Succession Plans

Mandatory adherence to documented succession plans will ensure continuity and stability in government operations. Any deviations from these plans should result in nullification and potential impeachment or criminal prosecution.

• Mandatory adherence to succession plans.
• Continuity and stability in government operations.
• Nullification and potential impeachment for deviations.

Public Documentation and Feedback

Changes to government procedures and processes should be documented and made available for public input. This ensures that citizens have a voice in governance and that their concerns are addressed. Transparent documentation of government functions and processes will also allow citizens to understand and complete processes independently.

• Documentation and public input for government procedure changes.
• Voice in governance and addressal of concerns.
• Transparent documentation of government functions and processes.