“Unity, not blame games,” Okonjo-Iweala proffers solution to Nigeria’s problems

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  • Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the World Trade Organization, emphasized the need for Nigeria to move past political infighting
  • The World trade Organisation Director General also urged Nigerians to focus on collective efforts rather than blame games
  • Okonjo-Iweala compared Nigeria to nations like South Korea, Peru, and India, noting how these countries have surpassed Nigeria in economic growth due to their consistent policies

WTO DG, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala speaks on Nigeria’s challenges
Photo credit: BloombergSource: Getty ImagesNigeria today is not where it should be, and our country has not progressed as it should have.That is why, more than 60 years after independence, we are still discussing nation-building.”Okonjo-Iweala: Unity, not blame games will tackle Nigeria’s problems”But we must shift our focus from blame games to concrete actions that tackle present and emerging challenges.Okonjo-Iweala says Nigeria not alone in economic hardship”Its not about placing blame or dwelling on regret, but rather about focusing on moving our country forward and advancing its interests. We are experiencing tough times, both here in Nigeria and globally.”Nigeria also affected by policy inconsistency, Okonjo-Iweala”This is unbearable,” Sanusi decries spate of hardship in Nigeria

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