The presidential candidate of Labour Party, Peter Obi expressed his views on the 'japa' syndrome that has been occurring frequently especially among Nigerian youth.
Via his Twitter page, he shared that the 'Japa' wave is very important for the growth of the country.
Referencing the speech Bill Gates gave in support of the 'japa' wave during his visit to Nigeria, he said, "I read and agree with Bill Gates's recent comment on the "japa" syndrome, where, according to reports, he stated that the recent surge of Nigerian professionals leaving the country for greener pastures is good and healthy for our country.
I have always preached and maintained this same position on the "japa wave". For years now, and throughout my campaign in the last Presidential election, especially during my tours from Canada, the USA, Germany, the UK, and other countries.
I maintained that "Our brain drain today will be our brain gain tomorrow." Nigerians leaving the country may look like a loss today, but when we start doing the right things and taking the governance of our nation more seriously, the knowledge and resources from them will be critical in the building of the New Nigeria, as it happened in China, India, Ireland and other developing countries."
He also mentioned the immense growth of India in the tech industry, how the major players in the tech industry are from India and how migration was an important aspect of building the country's heritage.
"Nigeria will grow and develop on all fronts when we build the New Nigeria that prioritizes investment in education, health, and support for small businesses, guarantees respect for the rule of law, security of lives and properties, and unity of the nation.
Then our diasporan Nigerians around the world will return home with their global training, skills and resources, to immeasurably contribute to building a New and better Nigeria. We will not give up on our dreams for the New Nigeria", he added.
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Via his Twitter page, he shared that the 'Japa' wave is very important for the growth of the country.
Referencing the speech Bill Gates gave in support of the 'japa' wave during his visit to Nigeria, he said, "I read and agree with Bill Gates's recent comment on the "japa" syndrome, where, according to reports, he stated that the recent surge of Nigerian professionals leaving the country for greener pastures is good and healthy for our country.
I have always preached and maintained this same position on the "japa wave". For years now, and throughout my campaign in the last Presidential election, especially during my tours from Canada, the USA, Germany, the UK, and other countries.
I maintained that "Our brain drain today will be our brain gain tomorrow." Nigerians leaving the country may look like a loss today, but when we start doing the right things and taking the governance of our nation more seriously, the knowledge and resources from them will be critical in the building of the New Nigeria, as it happened in China, India, Ireland and other developing countries."
He also mentioned the immense growth of India in the tech industry, how the major players in the tech industry are from India and how migration was an important aspect of building the country's heritage.
"Nigeria will grow and develop on all fronts when we build the New Nigeria that prioritizes investment in education, health, and support for small businesses, guarantees respect for the rule of law, security of lives and properties, and unity of the nation.
Then our diasporan Nigerians around the world will return home with their global training, skills and resources, to immeasurably contribute to building a New and better Nigeria. We will not give up on our dreams for the New Nigeria", he added.
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