About the Author

Here’s something about the author. Grimot Nane is a political economist, journalist and author based in the United Kingdom. He is the editor of Grimot Nane Zine. His main field of expertise is the institutional political economy of development while his specialist areas are corruption and institutions, energy, and research methodology. Grimot has a background in energy engineering and has worked extensively as an energy management and policy professional in the electric power sector, particularly the performance of energy institutions, both in the United Kingdom and Nigeria. Grimot is a former Lecturer and Fellow of the Weeks Centre at London South Bank University and a Visiting Lecturer at the Green Economics Institute. He holds a PhD in the political economy of development. Writing short stories, articles, and musings are his major side activities. Ecocide in the Niger Delta also is an interest he explores.

Otherwise, Grimot enjoys jazz music, boats, travelling and nature. He engages when he can in political activism with a focus on misgovernance, corrupt practices, government negligence. For many years he has been a public speaker popular at seminar and conference circuits, and occasionally on TV. Grimot has also made a number expert appearances on mainstream television. He may return to public speaking in future.