Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has expressed
worry over Nigeria’s over-dependence on oil,
saying it was the cause of the downturn of the
economy.


Osinbajo also said over-dependence on oil was
responsible for the emergence of a redundant
human resource-base and high level of corruption
in the country.


The vice president said this yesterday, at a
Partners for Sustainable Development (PSD)
forum with the theme: “Re-strategising
Development Concepts in the Niger Delta region
to Provide for Post-oil Wealth Socio-economic
Sustainability,” organised by the Niger Delta
Development Commission (NDDC), held at the
Hotel Presidential Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
He pointed out that over-dependence on oil was
the bane behind series of agitation for resource
control by the people of Niger Delta region.


Osinbajo, who was represented by the Deputy
Chief of Staff, Office of the Vice President, Mr.
Ade Ipaye, stated that development of the region
remained a priority of President Muhammadu
Buhari-led government.


He said: “Realising the concept of sustainable
development comes with numerous challenges,
especially the Niger Delta region, that represents
the world’s third largest wetlands, with several
years of un-addressed oil pollution issues that
has hindered agricultural growth of the region,
affecting general health of the populace.


“The stakeholders must, at all levels of
government and development agencies, come
together as exemplified by this forum to adopt
policies related to the 17 goals of forthcoming
sustainable development goals. These policies
must also address the issues of diversification of
the economy to achieve wealth creation.


“In addition, there can be no meaningful
sustainable development without peace. Part of
the policies and strategies in the region and
beyond, must include curbing militancy and
eliminating terrorism.


He, however, advocated for a major shift from
dependence on oil to agricultural production,
saying such development would create job and
encourage development of the manufacturing
sector.


Source: www.sunnewsonline.com/new/osinbajo-decries-over-dependence-on-oil/

VP... Original wailer. It is entering the 7 month. Stop *de-crying* and start working. GEJ isn't there again as your blame spring board

That was the same thing he said before the election and now he is the VP and he is still campaigning!

Funny people fooling those that have signed up to be endemic fools.

dont worry osibanjo is the change messiah that we are looking for

Osibande the mere commissioner has joined the Wailers' Club?

He just realized.

Even the dumbest suicide bomber knows this! Do you want me to change the oil dependency from the comfort of my one room apartment? Stop talking mr PRO get to work.

dose who call him..... commissional remember this... u can't have what u hate ..free him now, hope U know how redeemed dey pray against their enemy

D only tin dis pple knw hw 2do is talk talk talk witout any action.