By Okon Okon
A former Minister of Information, Prof. Jerry Gana, has appealed to the federal government to look into the cost of energy and the exchange rate, in addressing hardship in the country
Prof. Gana made the appeal at a press conference on the forthcoming International Conference of the African Biblical Leadership Initiative (ABLI).
Gana, who is the chairman, National Planning Committee of the event, said the conference would focus on raising a new generation of transformational leaders in Africa and Nigeria in particular.
He said the conference themed, “Value-based leadership model for Africa”, is slated for Oct. 21 to Oct. 24 Thursday 24.
Gana said Nigeria, with huge population of over 200 million is a good market and investors’ hub if the economy is on the right track.
He called on the government to address the challenge of energy shortage, which, according to him is crucial to industrialisation and economic development.
The former Minister added that the high exchange is equally hindering local and foreign investments.
“What is happening is that the gate keepers of the economy are doing everything to frustrate people not to come in here with their money.
“This is the reality, and if we are to get it right and for investors to be encouraged to bring their money to invest here, we must address the two critical issues.
‘By doing these, we will be out of the woods in no distant time,” he said.
On the forthcoming event, Gana said it would attract speakers from across the globe including Mr James Featherby, chairman, British and Foreign Bible Society.
Emphasising on the importance of the conference to Nigeria, Gana said it would place emphasis on the issue of leadership which is apt to the country. (NAN)
