Why I didn’t sugarcoat things in Nigeria – Bill Gates
American philanthropist Bill Gates has defended his stance on Nigeria’s economic policy.
The multi-billionaire businessman and innovator had criticised President Buhari’s Economic Recovery and Growth Plan, saying it doesn’t cater to the immediate needs of the people.
He had also criticised the country’s health care provisions.
“The Nigerian government’s Economic Recovery and Growth Plan identifies investing in the people as one of three strategic objectives. But the execution priorities don’t fully reflect people’s needs, prioritising physical capital over human capital. 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,” Gates had said.
Gates, speaking in an interview with CNN on his return to the United States, maintained that the Federal Government’s investment in education and health was not good enough.
Gates said he saw no need to sugarcoat the reality of things to the government.
“The current quality and quantity of investment in this young generation in health and education just isn’t good enough. So, I was very direct,” he told CNN.
