President Bola Tinubu, while speaking at the swearing-in ceremony of Governor Hope Uzodimma for a second term in Imo State, encouraged Nigerians to dismiss concerns about the significant emigration of skilled workers seeking better opportunities abroad.
Tinubu assured the public that the government, in collaboration with sub-national entities, would focus on training more individuals to address the professional gaps in critical sectors like health and technology.
During the address, Tinubu emphasized the priority given to education by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), stating, “You see the priority in industrialisation. Healthcare will receive more allocation and more attention.” He also addressed the issue of emigration, assuring that efforts would be made to provide adequate training within the country and reduce reliance on foreign expertise.
Tinubu urged citizens not to be troubled by the trend of skilled workers leaving for better opportunities, saying, “Don’t worry about what you are hearing about the Japa syndrome, we will train more people and we will supply them self.” Additionally, he promised improved peace and stability in the South-East region, stating, “The peace you are enjoying here will be better, and we will work more to achieve that peace.”
