‘imagine Nigeria’ Seeks Great Possibilities For The Nation – Osinbajo

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‘imagine Nigeria’ Seeks Great Possibilities For The Nation – Osinbajo

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has said Imagine Nigeria, an initiative of the Federal Government implemented in conjunction with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), will exploit great possibilities for the country.

The Imagine Nigeria report explores alternative futures for Nigeria to kickstart a conversation around national transformation.

A high-level panel and supported by a steering committee with members such as Osinbajo; Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed; Chief of Staff to the President of Nigeria, Ibrahim Gambari and Minister of State for Budget and National Planning of Nigeria, Clem Agba, among others discussed about the country and its challenges.

Speaking at the official launch of the report virtually in Abuja on Wednesday, the Vice President said the project provided the license to imagine a Nigeria freed of its past and current challenges.

He said: “The ultimate objective is to answer the question ‘what would it take to transform Nigeria?’ It is a process of reflection and discussion by all Nigerians especially the younger ones on what the future of our country should look like.

“Imagine Nigeria hopes to stimulate interest and attention around issues of innovation, green economy, trust, leadership and framing a more positive national narrative.”

Mohamed Yahya, Resident Representative, UNDP Nigeria, said Nigeria’s reimagination is critical not only for the country but also for the African continent and the world at large.

He said: “Imagine Nigeria is about creating a shift for a new African agenda and development narrative. It calls on Nigeria to facilitate new forms of collaboration for the country and Africa so that the continent can take its well-deserved seat in the global arena while also providing a basis for the country’s transformation.

“A key recommendation from the series of conversations so far is the urgent need for structural transformation, economic diversification, and wealth creation.”

Over 300 Nigerians in the country and the diaspora participated in an independent consultative review of progress and exploration of ideas captured in the report.