MAN, Transgreen push education investment for economic growth

Transgreen Nigeria Limited's CEO, Pastor Cyprian Orakpo, and the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria have urged the Federal Government to invest significantly in education and human capital development. Orakpo believes Nigeria's large population could be a powerful economic asset if the government equips its citizens with the necessary education and skills to become productive members of society.

During his 60th birthday celebration, Orakpo unveiled the O’Care Foundation for the Needy, an initiative aimed at supporting vulnerable people and communities. The foundation plans to focus on four main areas: supporting people released from correctional centers who cannot pay fines, providing medical assistance to those struggling with outstanding bills, distributing surplus food to those in need, and offering micro-support to small businesses.

Orakpo believes that an educated and enlightened population would drive innovation, creativity, and industrial development, reducing unemployment and insecurity. He also pointed out that Nigeria's large population provides an advantage over smaller African economies, but poverty, deprivation, and inadequate education could turn this advantage into a liability.