Microsoft Founder Bill Gates has said that Nigeria is one of the most dangerous places in the world to give birth with the fourth worst maternal mortality rate in the world ahead of only Sierra Leone, Central African Republic and Chad.

Gates who stated this at the Expanded National Economic Council presided over by the Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, said that Nigeria’s fiscal situation was at a low equilibrium, adding that in return for low levels of service, people pay low levels of tax.

The philanthropist disclosed that his foundation’s biggest office in Africa was Nigeria where he had committed over $1.6 billion so far with the intention of increasing his commitment in the country.

He said that Nigeria has unmatched economic potential but that what becomes of the potential depends on the choices her leaders make.

According to him, “The most important choice you can make is to maximize your greatest resource, the Nigerian people. Nigeria will thrive when every Nigerian is able to thrive. “If you invest in their health, education, and opportunities-the “human capital” we are talking about today-then they will lay the foundation for sustained prosperity. If you don’t, however, then it is very important to recognize that there will be a sharp limit on how much the country can grow. “Nigeria is one of the most dangerous places in the world to give birth with the fourth worst maternal mortality rate in the world ahead of only Sierra Leone, Central African Republic and Chad. One in three Nigerian children is chronically malnourished. “I urge you to apply this thinking to all your investments in your people. The Nigerian government’s Economic Recovery and Growth Plan identifies “investing in our people” as one of three “strategic objectives.” But the “execution priorities” don’t fully reflect people’s needs, prioritizing physical capital over human capital. “To anchor the economy over the long term, investments in infrastructure and competitiveness must go hand in hand with investments in people. People without roads, ports, and factories can’t flourish. And roads, ports and factories without skilled workers to build and manage them can’t sustain an economy.”

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True Talk

I'm sure if you sinned too much in your former life, you would be sentenced to Nigeria in this present life...

That was how most of us found ourselves here..If them say make person choose, wetin concern me, concern Nigeria? I dey mad?

Infact under the brain challenged Buhari it's one of the most dangerous place to even be a human being .

Thank you Mr Bill gate,

We have heard you.

We are currently working towards what you just said.

We are restarting the foundation of Nigeria.

After PDP and the military have destroyed the fabrics of the foundation of the this great country.

Idiotic pigs of Biafra will think is talking against this government.

Hmmmm, it is true o jare, na so we see am.
If harsh economy condition no kill you.. Any of these underlisted will very likely get you.

Herdsmen
Boko Haram
Suicide Bombers
Militants
Ritualists
Kidnappers
Armed Robbers
Assassins
Policemen/ SARS
Cultists
Drunk Drivers and Bad Roads.
Jealous Lovers
And last but not the least,... your Village Peopl

I just tire

Bill gates philanthropy has been felt by many I don't think any Nigerian has done what he has done for the country especially the north east.Back to topic it al boils down to the government to give us good health facilities and continue to sensitize the citizens on the need for family planning.

buhariguy:
Thank you Mr Bill gate,

We have heard you.

We are currently working towards what you just said.

We are restarting the foundation of Nigeria.

After PDP and the military have destroyed the fabrics of the foundation of the this great country.

Idiotic pigs of Biafra will think is talking against this government.

Show me where Pdp and Ipob was mentioned in the post....When we say u guys are always thinking about the igbos...you will call us chest beaters

at least we are up dere in d ranking, 4th most dangerous place. probably wen bubu ends his tenure we might b top in d list.
it only shows how backwards how healthcare system is coupled with increasing rate of corruption. God save ur children

Our leaders know these things the thing is they don't care, they already have perfected plans of leaving the country whenever she goes down that's the reason they steal and stash their wealth abroad. Who in 2018 doesn't know Human Capital is the basis for production? Let alone a leader....

That's why my hubby swore that his children must have foreign country citizenship so as not to be living like a condemned criminals just the way we are here

CharleyBright:
Hmmmm, it is true o jare, na so we see am.
If harsh economy condition no kill you.. Any of these underlisted will very likely get you.

Herdsmen
Boko Haram
Suicide Bombers
Militants
Ritualists
Kidnappers
Armed Robbers
Assassins
Policemen/ SARS
Cultists
Drunk Drivers and Bad Roads.
Jealous Lovers
And last but not the least,... your Village Peopl

Bill Gates talked about the high mortality rate in the country and not about what you wrote above. High mortality rate means death of infants and children usually as a result of poor access to good medical care.

buhariguy:
Thank you Mr Bill gate,

We have heard you.

We are currently working towards what you just said.

We are restarting the foundation of Nigeria.

After PDP and the military have destroyed the fabrics of the foundation of the this great country.

Idiotic pigs of Biafra will think is talking against this government.

Python alias Sarrki... have you forgotten Buhari was part of the military??

obonujoker:


Python alias Sarrki... have you forgotten Buhari was part of the military??

Does the stupid he-goat ever think before spewing thrash?