www.odogwublog.com reports that Former
Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Obi, on Monday in London, gave two conditions
that must be met for Nigeria to overcome its economic difficulties and for
Africa to develop. The conditions, he said while speaking to newsmen after the
high-level discussions at the British House of Commons, include huge investment
in education and skill acquisition, as well as meaningful support for Small and
Medium-scale Enterprises (SMEs).
“Nigeria
must focus on investing in education and skill acquisition in order to turn
round its economy, and drastically reduce the levels of youth unemployment,”
Obi, who revolutionised the education sector in Anambra during his days as
Governor, said.
He
maintained that Nigeria must see education and skill acquisition as an
investment, as this would help to diversify and grow the country’s economy.
Obi
noted that from the discussions it was evident that there are large
opportunities in Africa, “but to achieve these, Africa requires huge investment
in education and skill acquisition, as well as hugely supporting SMEs – which
will help build a prosperous future for herself.”
The
former Governor, who since leaving office in 2014, has devoted enormous
resources towards the promotion of education around the continent, added that
“for Africa to transit from exporter of raw commodities to a manufacturer of
finished goods, and become a significant member of the global technological
world her people must be educated.”
Chaired
by Chi Onwurah MP (Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group for Africa), the
discussions were attended by captains of industry and other British MPs and
peers, among them Lord Chidgey, Co-Chair from the House of Lords of the All
Party Parliamentary Group for Africa. Also in attendance were Lord Marland,
Chairman of the Common Wealth Enterprise and Investment Council; Baroness Lynda
Chalker of Wallasey; Emma Wade-Smith, Regional Trade Commissioner for Africa,
who presented the keynote address; and David Luke, Co-ordinator of the African
Trade Policy and the UN Economic Commission for Africa, who was also a guest
speaker.
Photo Caption
The Former Gov.
of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi (right), with Baroness Lynda Chalker (left)
during discussions at the British House of Commons on Africa on Monday
Obi in London, gives conditions for Nigeria and Africa to develop
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