Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, has rejected the call from some people that Nigeria needs to be restructured, stating that it is not the solution to the country’s problem.
This was contained in a statement issued by his senior special assistant media and publicity, Laolu Akande.
The Vice President stated that diversification of the economy is the solution to Nigeria’s problem.
“Even if states are given half of the resources of the federal government, the situation will not change.
“The only change is to diversify the economy,” he said.
He disclosed that this year, the federal government would establish technology hubs across the country.
“Two super hubs in Abuja and Lagos and six regional hubs in the six geo-political zones. In partnership with several technology companies the hubs will be fully resourced with infrastructure and capacity building,” he said.
He added that the provision for technology and innovation in the 2016 budget showed that the government was concerned about technological development.
He said: “50 of the most innovative technology start-ups will soon be invited to the Presidential Villa to meet with major technology and innovation companies as well as collaborate with the federal government. The closest position to that of the confidential secretary now is an executive assistant who is expected to have strong technology skills.”