The Vice President of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo on the occasion of delivering the 8th Convocation Lecture at the Osun State University has stated that splitting up the country Nigeria will, in fact, have the opposite effect than most people expect.
He shared how the current administration is working towards investing in infrastructure, agriculture, education and social investment programmes to empower Nigerians
He emphasized the need for Nigeria to embrace merit over quota in appointments and invest heavily in human capital development. Read his statement below
“It is not not true that our diversity is an impediment to our sustainability; our strength is in our size.
“Great nations are those that stay together despite their diversity.
“Going our separate ways will not solve our problems; staying together will be of great benefit to us.
“Nigeria still holds the key to Africa’s development and remains a regional champion.
“Our manifest destiny is to lead Africa and the world, so we must be united.
“Nigeria’s outstanding endowments are facing challenges, but the nation must follow the path that made other nations great.”
“On a daily basis, the Federal Government feeds 9.5 million children under its National School Feeding Programme in 26 states in the country.
“Already, 520 Nigerians have been engaged under the N-Power programme, while tradermoni programme to empower petty traders is still ongoing,” he said.
Osinbajo also said that the Buhari led-administration would continue to fight against corruption to move Nigeria forward.
