Description…Most reform initiatives on the continent are bedevilled by complex issues, ranging from lack of strong political will, lukewarm bureaucratic leadership, inefficient bureaucratic institutions, reform-phobia among those concerned, inadequate financial and technical resources, corruption, and so on. These complex factors consistently ensure that reforms do not achieve their objectives.…to reap the fruits of the reforms, all concerned must show greater commitment. …Tunji Olaopa, one of the leading lights in the current reform process in the Service, has touched on these issues… Managing Complex Reforms is especially delightful because it goes beyond the appreciation of the immense complexity of conceiving, implementing and managing reforms in Africa, and especially in Nigeria… Much more innovation and commitment is therefore required for us to create the enablement that will support truly developmental states to realise the national vision and development agenda of governments in our continent. [Managing Complex Reforms] suggests a programme of action for building the bridge and manoeuvring through the complexity of such a worthwhile endeavour. -Stephen Osagiede Oronsaye
