Obasanjo said that the nation’s economic development should not be hindered, adding that the country should start the process of backward integration, which would encourage the growth of local industries
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According to a statement by the forum’s Coordinator, Dr. Frank Chuks, the meeting was convened to seek positive ways Nigerian youths could play their noble roles of contributing to leadership for sustainable development. Chuks said in the statement: “We have identified conflicts between major stakeholders; those whose wisdom and experiences have in one time or the other helped in sustaining our democracy
It comprises of the Vice President, Senate President, Speaker of the House of Representatives, former Heads of State, former Chief Justices of the Federation and the 36 state governors
He wrote: “On behalf of my family, the Government and people of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and on my own behalf, I write to express warm felicitations to you on the occasion of your 76th birthday anniversary which comes up on Tuesday, March 5th, 2013
He said the lack of leadership among other factors will continue to put the country behind.
The debate, put together by Professors Akin Mabogunje and Peter Okebukola is to encourage young Nigerian students to develop leadership skills.