Nigeria’s economy now on life support over N22.7trn national debt — Obi

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RISING public anxiety over the nation’s economy re-echoed on Saturday with  former governor of Anambra State, Mr  Peter Obi, saying the country was now on a life support because of a huge debt profile.

Obi, who observed that the debt profile was at N22.7 trillion, spoke at the 2018 This Generation conference organised by the Summit Bible Church, with the theme: “Taking Responsibility, Making Nigeria Great” in Abuja.

He said the coming elections presented an opportunity for the people to effect a pragmatic change in leadership so that the country could get out of the woods.

Specifically, Obi called on Nigerians to vote out people who lacked the technical know-how to revamp the economy and render good services.

He urged that people who have ideas, capacity and have managed resources before should be brought forward to change the poor narrative.

“Our educational system is too low….



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