The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said that Nigeria is ready to compete on the global stage, stressing that Nigerian talent is ready to work.
Speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Monday, the minister said it was time for the world to look to Nigeria for talent.
The minister pointed out that for decades, discussions about exports have focused largely on the products that leave our shores: oil, agricultural produce, solid minerals and manufactured goods.
He said that the global economy has changed, adding that knowledge, skills, creativity and professional services can cross borders without the movement of physical goods.
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“Indeed, Nigeria is very well placed to compete in the rapidly evolving global economy of the 21st century. We have a large and youthful population, a growing pool of world-class professionals, a strong entrepreneurial culture, strong English-language proficiency, a favourable time zone,
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