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Buhari Asked Us To Focus On Northern Nigeria — W/bank by temitemi1(m): 3:14am On Oct 13, 2017 |
The President of the World Bank Group, Jim Yong Kim, said on Thursday that the bank had concentrated on the northern region of Nigeria in line with President Muhammadu Buhari’s request. Kim and the Managing Director, International Monetary Fund, Christine Lagarde, who spoke at separate press conferences in Washington DC, United States, also advised Buhari to invest in things that would enhance economic growth. Kim said, “You know, in my very first meeting with President Buhari he said specifically that he would like us to shift our focus to the northern region of Nigeria and we’ve done that. Now, it has been very difficult. The work there has been very difficult. “I think Nigeria, of course, has suffered from the dropping oil prices. I think things are just now getting better. But the conversation we need to have with Nigeria, I think, is in many ways related to the theme that I brought to the table just this past week, which is investment in human capital. The percentage of the Gross Domestic Product that Nigeria spends on healthcare is less than one percent.” He added, “Despite that, there is so much turbulence in the northern part of the country, and there is the hit that was taken from the drop in the oil prices. Nigeria has to think ahead and invest in its people. Investing in the things that will allow Nigeria to be a thriving, rapidly growing economy in the future is what the country has to focus on right now.” Kim also said, “Focusing on the northern part of Nigeria, we hope that as commodity prices stabilise and oil prices come back up, the economy will grow a bit more. But very, very much important is the need to focus on what the drivers of growth in the future will be.” According to the World Bank boss, the bank will invest in human capital in other parts of Africa in order to prepare the continent for the next phase of growth. Lagarde, in her remarks, said Sub-Saharan African countries, including Nigeria, had posted suboptimal growth in recent times. The growth figures, she said, were far too small considering the huge demographic potential of Nigeria and other countries in the region. As a result, she said the IMF would be engaging ministers of finance and central bank governors from the region attending the annual World Bank and IMF meetings on how they could boost and stabilise economic growth. Lagarde said, “The Sub-Saharan Africa is one region of the world where growth is suboptimal. Those countries grow at an average growth of 2.5 per cent. That is too low for the demographic expansion of the region.” The IMF managing director said emerging and developing economies must invest more in their economies through infrastructural spending, strengthening safety nets, allowing women more access to the labour market and carrying structural reforms. http://punchng.com/buhari-asked-us-to-focus-on-northern-nigeria-wbank/ |
Re: Buhari Asked Us To Focus On Northern Nigeria — W/bank by temitemi1(m): 3:15am On Oct 13, 2017 |
This is another confirmation of how sectional buhari is!!! 10 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Buhari Asked Us To Focus On Northern Nigeria — W/bank by GavelSlam: 3:19am On Oct 13, 2017 |
Yes, the part of the country that has been devastated by insurgency for a number of years requires attention. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Buhari Asked Us To Focus On Northern Nigeria — W/bank by Afam4eva(m): 3:20am On Oct 13, 2017 |
Why i'm i not surprised. 10 Likes |
Re: Buhari Asked Us To Focus On Northern Nigeria — W/bank by Afam4eva(m): 3:20am On Oct 13, 2017 |
GavelSlam:I think he should have specifically said North East or even Borno state. Don't be an ass wipe by defending the indefensible. 30 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Buhari Asked Us To Focus On Northern Nigeria — W/bank by eagleu: 3:26am On Oct 13, 2017 |
When Buhari next asks for billions and billions of dollar loans, everyone should know where he intends to develop and focus with the money apart from his own pocket and those of his friends 12 Likes |
Re: Buhari Asked Us To Focus On Northern Nigeria — W/bank by jerryunit48: 3:34am On Oct 13, 2017 |
Abeg una dey see wetin una cause eh ? 1 Like |
Re: Buhari Asked Us To Focus On Northern Nigeria — W/bank by Fazemood(m): 3:39am On Oct 13, 2017 |
Buhari, buhari, buhari,,, This name sounds familiar, think I've hear the name sunwhere Is it the governor of Nigeria ? Or is it the north sef *sigh* Can't remember now, mai just leave am first, can't think with empty stomach 3 Likes |
Re: Buhari Asked Us To Focus On Northern Nigeria — W/bank by raker300: 3:41am On Oct 13, 2017 |
Busted!! Lol.. no surprises here though. One would only wonder why my Afonja brothers are willing to lay their lives for this man 12 Likes |
Re: Buhari Asked Us To Focus On Northern Nigeria — W/bank by GavelSlam: 3:45am On Oct 13, 2017 |
Afam4eva: Look here kiddo are you expecting Lagarde to truly understand the difference? |
Re: Buhari Asked Us To Focus On Northern Nigeria — W/bank by Afam4eva(m): 3:46am On Oct 13, 2017 |
GavelSlam:But he understands Northern and southern Nigerian? Who's kiddo now? Btw, it's Kim Yong Kim and not Lagarde. 15 Likes |
Re: Buhari Asked Us To Focus On Northern Nigeria — W/bank by GavelSlam: 3:50am On Oct 13, 2017 |
Afam4eva: Either way, are you expecting him to distinguish between the two? For clarity, shouldn't the reporters push by specifying? And yes you are a kid. I know you personally and I insist you are a kid. Did you not attend Pacific? |
Re: Buhari Asked Us To Focus On Northern Nigeria — W/bank by Afam4eva(m): 3:53am On Oct 13, 2017 |
GavelSlam:What are you even on about. You said that the world bank chief cannot distinguish between Borno or North-east from other parts of the country and i asked you, how was he able to do that with the north. Do they teach them aboue northern Nigeria at the world bank? What has pacific got to do with anything? 16 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Buhari Asked Us To Focus On Northern Nigeria — W/bank by PapaBrowne(m): 3:57am On Oct 13, 2017 |
A terrible president that was foisted upon us by people with a terrible mindset. 6 Likes |
Re: Buhari Asked Us To Focus On Northern Nigeria — W/bank by Nobody: 3:59am On Oct 13, 2017 |
This is terrible really coming from a president... and yes world bank has been there for too long to know the different regions of this country. Buhari is not just nepotic, but tribalistic and should not be ruling a nation with diverse tribes and religions. 13 Likes |
Re: Buhari Asked Us To Focus On Northern Nigeria — W/bank by GavelSlam: 4:00am On Oct 13, 2017 |
Afam4eva: I insist that reporters could ensure clarity by specifying. It is a no-brainer that the north east has been devastated by insurgency therefore, without wanting to be mischievous one can understand such a pronouncement. Pacific is a reference to your person relative to me. |
Re: Buhari Asked Us To Focus On Northern Nigeria — W/bank by rifasenate11(m): 4:01am On Oct 13, 2017 |
the south doesn't care anymore. at the end the North will still remain the poorest region in the country. thier elites are wicked and yes they will take advantage of the Buhari regime to bless thier accounts with wealth and marry underaged girls. because the south still remain the brain that makes the money. the entire Nigerian market system the consumer market system is dominated with southerners. 6 Likes |
Re: Buhari Asked Us To Focus On Northern Nigeria — W/bank by Afam4eva(m): 4:03am On Oct 13, 2017 |
GavelSlam:You're really a good dribbler. Keep dribbling yourself. Maradona will be proud. 5 Likes |
Re: Buhari Asked Us To Focus On Northern Nigeria — W/bank by Desyner: 4:04am On Oct 13, 2017 |
I have always had this feeling. They tunnel our fund up north to build it further and leave us dry. They know the militants can't blow up the financial pipelines through which they get petrodollars. 4 Likes |
Re: Buhari Asked Us To Focus On Northern Nigeria — W/bank by Nobody: 4:04am On Oct 13, 2017 |
next it will be southern Nigeria opportunity,they too will still want to develop the north to pleased the hsusas but at the end north is still backward ,you know why ? because southerner come there do business collect the money and take it to the south. 2 Likes |
Re: Buhari Asked Us To Focus On Northern Nigeria — W/bank by GavelSlam: 4:06am On Oct 13, 2017 |
Afam4eva: Says the master of prevarication himself. |
Re: Buhari Asked Us To Focus On Northern Nigeria — W/bank by Desyner: 4:06am On Oct 13, 2017 |
GavelSlam:The north is different from NE mr parrot. Stop spinning it. 10 Likes |
Re: Buhari Asked Us To Focus On Northern Nigeria — W/bank by Zuki1869: 4:06am On Oct 13, 2017 |
Buhari did not disappoint me at all. It has always been public knowledge that he is the most clannish and nepotistic president ever. A very shallow minded, wicked and vindictive person who is only fit as a cattle herdsman or the imam of Daura mosque. None is surprised. Typical Buhari trademark. A man that voted against his own country in favor of his Islamic Fulani kinsman from Niger Republic in a Continental election cannot be redeemed. How a barely literate man who is a product of quota system could fool a country of informed minds is a project topic for future generations.
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Re: Buhari Asked Us To Focus On Northern Nigeria — W/bank by GavelSlam: 4:09am On Oct 13, 2017 |
Desyner: Oh yes, the north-east is south. |
Re: Buhari Asked Us To Focus On Northern Nigeria — W/bank by Nobody: 4:12am On Oct 13, 2017 |
Anti Buhari propaganda continues unabated. SOMBites are here! |
Re: Buhari Asked Us To Focus On Northern Nigeria — W/bank by Zuki1869: 4:16am On Oct 13, 2017 |
Buhari....KING OF THE NORTH! |
Re: Buhari Asked Us To Focus On Northern Nigeria — W/bank by Zuki1869: 4:20am On Oct 13, 2017 |
With Buhari in charge, the wounds of division and chaos will further deepen. |
Re: Buhari Asked Us To Focus On Northern Nigeria — W/bank by Desyner: 4:20am On Oct 13, 2017 |
GavelSlam:No dumbø. NE is part of North. 2 Likes |
Re: Buhari Asked Us To Focus On Northern Nigeria — W/bank by GavelSlam: 4:25am On Oct 13, 2017 |
Desyner: I rest my case. |
Re: Buhari Asked Us To Focus On Northern Nigeria — W/bank by Kokolet11: 4:26am On Oct 13, 2017 |
GavelSlam:i know people like you will defend your useless leader. #defendersofuselessleader |
Re: Buhari Asked Us To Focus On Northern Nigeria — W/bank by zombieHUNTER: 4:30am On Oct 13, 2017 |
GavelSlam:So the whole north was devastated by insurgents... Deep down your heart You know the truth my brother Buhari is the most tribalistic and sectional leader ever to be in aso rock... The man even said it himself that those regions that gave him 97% will not be treated like those that gave him 5%...I'm not surprised by this at all I know buhari's antecedents 3 Likes |
Re: Buhari Asked Us To Focus On Northern Nigeria — W/bank by GavelSlam: 4:32am On Oct 13, 2017 |
zombieHUNTER: Stop being mischievous and read : He added, "Despite that, there is so much turbulence in the northern part of the country, and there is the hit that was taken from the drop in the oil prices. Nigeria has to think ahead and invest in its people. Investing in the things that will allow Nigeria to be a thriving, rapidly growing economy in the future is what the country has to focus on right now.” Please tell me what he was referring to in the statement in red. |
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