Speaking at the 2024 Women in Management, Business, and Public Service (WIMBIZ) conference, former Vice President Professor Yemi Osinbajo urged President Bola Tinubu’s administration to address the pervasive economic issues impacting millions of Nigerians. The leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) cited the need for social welfare programs and policies to improve everyday living conditions, which he claimed have become difficult for many due to the rising costs of necessities…CLICK TO READ THE FULL NEWS HERE▶️▶️
He said, “The cost of living is overwhelming Nigerians’ hope for survival,..” “Children are suffering from the impact of rising food prices, and we must address this crisis. “We need stronger social safety nets to ensure that the basic needs of our people are met,” he added. Osinbajo called on the government to take swift action to address the rising prices of basic necessities such as food, transportation, and housing, which have made daily life challenging for countless families.
Osinbajo also emphasized the nation’s educational problems, focusing on northern Nigeria, where it is estimated that over 67% of women lack literacy. He pointed out that education is essential to a country’s development and cautioned that if half of Nigeria’s population does not have access to economic and educational possibilities, the country’s ability to flourish will be severely constrained. He said, “Development will be difficult, if not impossible, in a country where half the population is socially and economically disempowered due to illiteracy.”
In order to create a more equitable and prosperous Nigeria, the former vice president offered the following solution: “We must invest in education and provide opportunities for economic independence for our people, especially women.”CLICK TO READ THE FULL NEWS HERE▶️▶️
