Nigeria ‘will be more united’ if govt provides more manpower

The Association of Professional Bodies of Nigeria (APBN), has congratulated Nigerians as the country marks its 60th Independence anniversary.

In a congratulatory message, Akinloye Oyegbola, APBN president,  proffered solutions on how the country can overcome some of its challenges.

According to him, Nigeria has come a long way but the union can be more united if the government can bring most of the reasons for agitations from the core to the periphery.

He said there is no gain saying the fact that the professionals in any country are responsible for its development.

“Our country could be more united if the government provides appropriate manpower and materials to combat insurgency banditry and kidnapping; Invests in information technology devices in tackling the security menace and give appropriate punishment to those responsible for security breaches to serve at deterrent,” Oyegbola said.

He asked the government to acknowledge the deplorable state of health care delivery infrastructure as exposed by the pandemic and decide to give it a comprehensive phase lift.

He added that government should also support not only the SMEs, but the professional enterprises and establishments too; intensify effort at diversification of the economy, invest massively in information communication technology (ICT) and effect substantial improvement in the education sector for economic growth and job creation.

“The government should address the huge deficit in physical infrastructure provision and the supporting human and soft infrastructure,” he said.

“The former is being addressed through foreign dominated procurement. The latter must be national resources based to ensure sustainability and efficient utilization. This is where the Nigerian Professionals are needed.”