Kelechi Ohiri, director-general and CEO of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), has cautioned that if Nigeria does not commit to substantial, long-term human capital development, the severe sociopolitical unrest seen in parts of the Middle East, where large, restless youth populations lack jobs, skills, and basic healthcare could come upon the country.
This means the most populous African country is on the brink of a critical demographic tipping point unless it swiftly shifts its developmental focus toward its people.
Ohiri issued the warning during a panel session, titled “Technology, Wellbeing and Workforce Efficiency” during BusinessDay’s 14th Annual CEO Forum Thursday. The panel session, examined how artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure, healthcare access, and organisational well-being must collectively pivot to rescue and build a competitive, future-ready workforce.
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