By Ishaya Ibrahim
Microsoft founder, Bill Gates has expressed disappointment in the Nigerian government for not investing enough in the lives of its citizens, an investment which he said holds the key to Nigeria’s economic growth.
Gates is the co-chair of Bill and Melinda Gates foundation, one of the largest philanthropic organisations in the world with an asset base of $38 billion.
At a meeting with Nigeria’s Economic Council (NEC) on March 22, 2018, he said the present economic templates being used by the Buhari’s government neglects the needs of Nigerians.
“The Nigerian government’s Economic Recovery and Growth Plan identifies ‘investing in our people’ as one of three strategic objectives. But the execution priorities don’t fully reflect people’s needs,” Gates said.
The billionaire added in a tweet on his personal twitter handle @BillGates, that: “Nigeria’s investments in its communities will yield benefits for years to come. #ImagineNigeria.”