Knowledge, Civic Engagement, and Public Insight
Resources
Ajibola Oladiipo believes that an informed citizenry is the foundation of a strong democracy. Through the Resources page, he shares tools, media, and platforms that simplify public policy, inspire civic action, and foster national dialogue. Whether you are a student, professional, policymaker, or community leader, these resources are designed to equip you with the knowledge and perspective to create meaningful change.
Headline: Insights, Action, and Civic Leadership
Diary of a Patriot (YouTube)
Diary of a Patriot is Ajibola Oladiipo’s flagship civic platform on YouTube, where he breaks down complex public policy, governance, and national development topics into practical, engaging, and actionable content.
He addresses issues such as:
- Food systems and agricultural policy
- Public sector innovation and reform
- Youth participation and leadership
- Civic engagement and nation-building
The channel empowers citizens to understand their rights, engage with policymakers, and contribute to the development of Nigeria.
- Leadership, governance, and institutional strength
- Food security as infrastructure and national security
- Agricultural policy, markets, and sustainability
- Civic responsibility, citizenship, and public ethics
- Community engagement and service as the foundation of politics
This platform is written for readers who value clarity over noise and substance over spectacle: policymakers, professionals, students, and citizens committed to understanding how Nigeria can move from fragility to resilience, and from potential to performance.
Essays on Statecraft, Food Systems, and Civic Responsibility
The Ajibola Oladiipo Notes
The Ajibola Oladiipo Notes is Ajibola Oladiipo’s long-form civic platform for essays, analysis, and reflective commentary on leadership, governance, and national development. While Diary of a Patriot on YouTube translates public policy and civic ideas into accessible, action-oriented conversations, this Substack is designed for depth. It is a space to slow down, think carefully, and examine the structural questions that shape state capacity, citizenship, and national renewal.
Through historically grounded, data-informed, and experience-tested writing, the Notes explore how nations are built and rebuilt through ideas, institutions, and civic discipline rather than rhetoric alone.
Books
MayWeather and Productivity
This book will help guide you up the ladder of productivity
in a most satisfying way.
MayWeather and Productivity has just one goal: to trigger you to do more. In clear terms, it explains fundamental values that will help you lead a productive life. This collection was first published as letters and has repositioned a number of persons on to a path of steady progress.
I will recommend that these letters be published for the public as a contribution towards developing the self-esteem of individuals.
Testimonials
Rising Together
Essays on the Nigerian Struggle and Our Path to Growth is more than a book. It is a call to conscience. A collection of thought-provoking essays, it explores Nigeria’s most urgent political, economic, and social challenges with clarity, candor, and conviction. From the dysfunction of our institutions to the resilience of everyday citizens, this work reflects on where we are as a nation and where we must go. Written with a blend of insight, data, and grounded patriotism, Rising Together weaves personal observation with public critique, proposing bold, actionable ideas for reform. It challenges complacency, inspires dialogue, and invites every Nigerian, especially the young to take ownership of our collective future. If you’ve ever asked how do we rebuild trust in public institutions? Then this book is for you. Whether you’re a policymaker, a student, a professional, or an everyday citizen concerned about Nigeria’s future, Rising Together offers a compass: one grounded in hope, systems thinking, and the belief that progress is possible when we move together.
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