A Nigeria former Aviation Minister, Osita Chidoka says the Country’s governance Challenges required deliberate investment in human capacity, particularly young Nigerians who could translate policies and research into practical results
Chidoka said this during the graduation ceremony of the six-month fellowship programme organised by the Athena Centre for Policy and Leadership in partnership with Anchoria Capital Group.
According to Chidoka, the country’s public service struggles to attract and retain skilled professionals, while many civil servants acquire substantial institutional experience only late in their careers.
He said young Nigerians must be exposed early to governance, mentorship and professional development to prepare them for effective participation in policy formulation and implementation.
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Graduands of the maiden Athena-Anchoria Junior Fellowship said the programme had equipped them with better questions, sharper analytical tools and a deeper understanding of their responsibilities towards society.
They expressed confidence in their preparedness to contribute to strategic leadership, public policy reforms and institutional development in Nigeria, following intensive training in leadership, governance, policy analysis and financial decision-making.
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