Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has called for the inclusion of technocrats in governance to foster economic development, expressing concerns over the nation’s reliance on mediocrity, which he believes has contributed to Nigeria’s economic challenges.
Speaking at a valedictory event for outgoing Chrisland University Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Chinedum Peace Babalola, Obasanjo stressed the need to harness the skills of Nigerians excelling globally. He noted leaders like WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed as examples of Nigerian talents making an international impact.
