The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, is billed to speak at George Washington University, on the sidelines of the World Bank/International Monetary Fund (IMF) meetings, leading conversations on developing requisite human capital to build the workforce of the future.
The session, tagged, ‘Nurturing Nigeria’s Future,’ and organized by the Nigerian Professionals Network (NPN), follows similar conversations held in England.
Member of the Organizing Committee, Olumide Lawal, said: “The focus is to convene influential members of the Nigerian Diaspora, development partners, and global thought leaders to explore actionable strategies for harnessing Diaspora resources to fuel impactful investments in Nigeria’s development.”
On the choice of Governor Obaseki, Lawal noted, “We are particularly excited to recognize your remarkable contributions to Edo State and Nigeria at large, making you a fitting speaker to share insights on Nigeria’s development trajectory.”
He added that the event would feature a fireside chat with Governor Obaseki, “where we look forward to an engaging conversation highlighting your work in fostering economic growth, innovation, and sustainable development.
“Your leadership has been instrumental in driving impactful initiatives, and we believe your perspective will inspire both local and global stakeholders to deepen their engagement with Nigeria’s progress. The event will also serve as a platform for recognizing your leadership, particularly in the areas of governance and human capital development, which have contributed significantly to positioning Edo State as a beacon of growth and innovation.”
Governor Obaseki is increasingly wide-sought-after for his expertise and experience in re-imagining public governance in Africa, particularly in mobilizing international and local actors in reforming public education using evidence and technology in tackling learning poverty and leading transformational industrial growth through market-creating innovations.
