Senate President Godswill Akpabio is urging Nigerians to prioritize their love for the country over financial gain. Speaking on the floor of the senate, Akpabio emphasized that the country needs its skilled citizens to stay back and contribute to its development. He noted that the mass migration of Nigerians, particularly in the health and educational sectors, has resulted in a significant brain drain, with almost 22,000 Nigerian health workers in the US.
Akpabio believes that if these experts returned to Nigeria, the country would benefit greatly. He also highlighted the poor conditions of service as a contributing factor to the migration. To address this, the national assembly plans to improve the lives of teachers, encouraging them to stay and positively impact future generations.
Some Nigerians have reacted to Akpabio’s statement, questioning his credibility and pointing out the hypocrisy of politicians whose children live abroad. Others have expressed frustration with the lack of opportunities and poor living conditions in Nigeria, making it difficult for them to prioritize love for the country over financial gain.
Key Points from Akpabio’s Statement:
- Brain Drain: Nigeria is losing its expertise due to mass migration.
- Health Sector: Almost 22,000 Nigerian health workers are in the US.
- Educational Sector: Departments lack up to 50% staff strength.
- Solution: Improve conditions of service to retain skilled citizens.
- National Assembly’s Role: Bettering the lives of teachers to impact future generations.
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