Introduction

1st October is Nigeria's first an authentic compendium designed to encourage Nigeria and Nigerians to begin to think Nigeria and build strong and positive perception in the eyes of our publics. Apart from highlighting major events since independence in 1960; it would x-rayed the Nigerian attempt at governance and nation building. 1ST OCTOBER is a rare treasure from our history and research of our present.  With a vision of this kind, Folio Communications Limited, in the year 2006 presented to Nigerians a bountiful special publication, called '1ST OCTOBER'.

Consequent upon the success of last year's edition and the resolve to build a sustainable platform with the publication, 1st October Publications Limited was incorporated as an autonomous company. However, this autonomy does exclude the new company from the integration going on in the Folio Holdings companies of which Folio Communications and 1st October critically must remain relevant. The integration allows each company benefit from the resources of others the `group. Thus we find The Daily Times for instance still playing pivotal role as well as providing content for the publication.

Editorial

In the first issue, '1ST OCTOBER' featured views and perspectives from past leaders, strategic focus on corporate Nigeria and the emerging markets; government's (three tiers) efforts at creating the enabling environment for wealth creation in the private sector and the visions of governance with a view to addressing the challenges that assail the common people.

This year, in  recognition of the steps taken so far by the present leadership under President Yar'Adua, in pursuing the rule of law a will to re-engineer and resolve our past, so as to enthrone the country as a giant in the sun, 1st October reviews the thrust of President Yar'Adua's government which is significantly anchored on the plank of instituting Electoral Reforms, Rule of Law and Resolving the prevailing crises in the Niger Delta.

This second volume of 1st October provides another intellectual exchange on this path to nation building. A vital ingredient in this years' edition is the focus on the Niger Delta with the feature of the Niger Delta Development Master Plan. This is obviously a collector's item.