54 years after independence. Our economy is still experiencing some challenges and government’s developmental agenda is anchored on economic transformation of different sectors. So, what aspect of skills acquisition do you think would be viable for rapid economic growth? There are so many skills such as, a good use of computer for Information communications technology, which is vital not just in Nigeria but globally, fabrication, which is big business in the oil and gas sector, mechanic, tailoring, bead-making, wood-work/ furniture making, soap making and many others. Cosmetics sub-sector is a big industry that government should equally give attention. Others include capacity building for operators of SMEs in the manufacturing sector. For example, there are many Nigerians today who specialised in making palm oil, which is a good product for export. These people buy palm fruits and process the fruits into palm oil, which we consume in every household in Nigeria. This category of people should be well trained and empowered to acquire sophisticated equipment needed to process palm oil in large quantity for local consumption and export for foreign exchange earnings. Man-power development must not be left for the Federal Government alone, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), commercial banks, the 36 States, corporate organisations and various agencies of government should support entrepreneurshi p by funding capacity building programmes at different stages. For instance, N100million can train and empower many people on small scale businesses. The interest of youths is paramount all over the world and our government must key into this through entrepreneurshi p development. We need both political and economic structures to produce a strong economy. Politics without economic growth would not guarantee sustainability. If we build political leaders without economic experts, unemployment would persist. Every Nigerian must be ambassador of investment for our economy to move forward. What can you offer the nation?
Posted on: Sun, 28 Sep 2014 08:10:06 +0000
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