
A lecturer in Lokoja has called on Nigeria's federal government to invest significantly in education, health, and vocational training to prepare the country's youths for the global economy, according to ThisDay Live. The appeal, reported by Ibrahim Oyewale, centres on supporting technological innovation and skills development as key measures to equip young Nigerians to compete internationally. The lecturer argued that such investments are essential for youth readiness in an increasingly technology-driven global economic landscape.
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