State House Press Release (Part)
President Bola Tinubu has implored African leaders to make more strategic and deliberate efforts in addressing the exodus of skills and talent from Africa.
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| President of Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and President of Equatorial Guinea, Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo in Malabo. Photo: @FMINONigeria |
Speaking at a dinner held in his honour at the People’s Palace in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, on Wednesday night, President Tinubu said research and development must be encouraged with the provision of appropriate rewards.
The President said: “Why are we complaining about healthcare problems if our doctors cannot have a home in our continent? If our nurses are faced with destitution, and if our judicial system is archaic?”
President Tinubu, who is on a three-day official visit, said development in Africa will begin when the continent starts to look inwards for solutions.
“Tribalism has no place in our nation or region. We have to strengthen the continent. Cultivate and maintain peace together and help one another.
“We have to develop our resources for our progress. Find solutions among ourselves and focus incisively on research and development, and reward those research and development programmes. We must bring out the results ourselves. We must not outsource them or sell them out.
“To the international organizations, we are partners. We will continue to be partners, but we must implement more than half of the results of the research established here. We have many youths to take care of. Millions yearning for progress,’’ the President said.
In his remarks earlier, the President of Equatorial Guinea thanked President Tinubu for honouring his invitation.
“It is with utmost affection and respect that I would like to greet President Tinubu and wish him and his delegation a warm welcome to Equatorial Guinea.
“We wish to express our gratitude for your acceptance of our invitation. We feel honoured to host this meeting that brings us together in Malabo,’’ President Mbasogo said.
Chief Ajuri Ngelale
Special Adviser to the President
(Media & Publicity)
August 15, 2024
