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Consciencism is a great stimulant to, and source of confidence for, the new Africa because it evolves a rational doctrine of self-induced development.

— S. G. Ikoku

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Source: Ikoku was explaining why he regarded Consciencism as important to Africa's postcolonial development. He emphasized self-directed development rather than dependence on externally imposed models.
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