June 14, (THEWILL) – The 2024 edition of the Goodluck Jonathan Foundation (GJF) Democracy Dialogue has ended in Benin City, the Edo State capital, with a call on African countries to prioritise investment in quality education to promote sustainable development and stability in the continent. Notable personalities who spoke on the theme: “Functional Education and Effective Political Leadership As A Panacea To Africa’s Growth and Development”, included the former President of Kenya, Uhuru Kenyatta and his Benin Republic counterpart, Thomas Boni Yayi, as well as the former Vice President of Zambia, Dr. Nevers Sekwila Mumba.
Others were Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State, his Edo counterpart, Godwin Obaseki; Education Minister, Prof. Tahir Mamman; former Vice President of Nigeria, Mr. Namadi Sambo; the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, and the Indian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Amb.
Shri Balasubramanian. They were all unanimous that “for Africa to achieve meaningful progress and prosperity, priority must be placed on quality education.” They equally paid glowing tributes to former President of Nigeria, Dr.
Goodluck Jonathan, for his efforts at promoting democracy on the continent, noting that the historic call he made in 2015, conceding defeat to his opponent, has earned him a place of honour in Africa and beyond. In his remarks, Governor Diri, represented by his Deputy, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, identified character deficiency as a b.
