DELSU @30: There Can Be No Development Without Peace.... Says Gambari
"In order to overcome the security challenges in Nigeria, it must be the business of the whole nation. Security should be everybody business." Gambari.
"Development, Peace, Respect for Human Rights and Free Elections are attributes of any developing nation."
"What Africa need is a strong leader and strong institutions where youths are trained."
The Chief of Staff to Nigeria's President, Prof. Ibrahim Agboola Gambari CFR today said there can be no development without peace.
He made the assertion during a lecture he delivered as part of activities marking the 30th Anniversary/14 Convocation of Delta State University, Abraka.
Prof. Gambari stressed that, "There will no be durable development without peace."
Prof. Gambari noted that, "Development, Peace, Respect for Human Rights and Free Elections are attributes of any developing nation."
According to him, "You can have peace by building of all inclusiveness.
What Africa need is a strong leader and strong institutions where youths are trained." He stressed further.
Prof. Gambari urged Nigerians to invest in Nigeria with a view to developing the economy of the nation.
On insecurity, he said the Islamic Sect, Boko Haram is in 17 Local Government in the Northern parts of Nigeria.
He reiterated that, in order to overcome the security challenges in Nigeria, it must be the business of the whole nation. "Security should be everybody business."
"Education itself is not a guarantee of success, therefore you need to embrace the mindset of continuous learning and reading."
Pro-Chancellor of Delta State University, Prof. Sam Oyovbaire commended Prof. Gambari for honouring the invitation of the institution especially in the celebration of its 30th Anniversary and 14th Convocation ceremony.
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