President Tinubu laments the mass exodus of skilled professionals from Africa, highlighting the challenges of brain drain on the continent.
Bola Tinubu, the President urges African leaders to take more calculated and proactive steps towards combating the outflow of skills and talents from Africa.
President Tinubu emphasized the importance of incentivizing research and development by providing suitable rewards during his speech at a dinner held in his honor on Wednesday evening, hosted at the People’s Palace in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea.
“Why are we lamenting over healthcare issues when our doctors cannot even afford a residence in this continent, our nurses struggle with poverty and destitution, and our judicial system remains outdated?” questioned the president.
During his three-day official visit, President Tinubu emphasized that Africa’s progress hinges on its ability to rely on internal solutions.
Our nation and region must reject tribalism. We need to fortify the continent by fostering unity, preserving peace collaboratively, and extending aid to each other.
In order to make progress, we need to enhance our resources. We should search for solutions within our own community and concentrate intently on promoting research and development initiatives while awarding those who excel in them. It is crucial that the outcomes are produced by us instead of being outsourced or traded away.
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According to the President, “We are partners with international organizations and will remain so. Nevertheless, we need to execute over half of the research findings generated here as we have a responsibility towards our youth who seek progress in millions.”
President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo was thanked by President Tinubu for inviting him to visit Malabo.
Coming from Abuja to this place brings me great happiness, and it truly feels like returning home. As one unified family on the continent, we are inseparable twins conjoined at the hip; our only option is to rely on each other for support and strength.
This gathering marks a momentous occasion in the history of Africa, especially for West and Central Africa as well as between Nigeria’s Federal Republic and Equatorial Guinea. It brings me great joy to listen to the insightful ideas shared by my fellow leader, President of Equatorial Guinea about our continent.
“We reject the notion that Africa is a poor and troubled continent in need of outside help. Instead, we believe that our own solutions must be found to address challenges such as conflict and poverty. To achieve this goal, peace, stability, and democracy are essential pillars for progress towards shared growth. This belief has been affirmed by President Mbasogo.”
Our commitment to promoting peace and stability across the continent remains unwavering. Despite our fellow brothers being embroiled in conflict, we will collaborate and exert every effort towards achieving lasting peaceful coexistence.
Our current observations in particular regions of the continent and Sahel zones are unpleasant for our present state as well as concerning for our future prospects. Collaborative efforts must be made to prioritize peace within our development goals.
The President asserted that development is not possible without peace. Though the solutions to our problems have already been identified, it’s crucial to determine when and how they should be implemented.
The time has come for us to take action by prioritizing the attainment of peace and stability in our continent – let’s buckle down, work hard, and get started right away!
Previously, the President of Equatorial Guinea expressed gratitude towards President Tinubu for accepting his invitation during his speech.
I extend my warmest regards and deep respect as I welcome President Tinubu and his delegation to Equatorial Guinea.
President Mbasogo conveyed his gratitude for accepting the invitation, stating that hosting a meeting in Malabo was an honor that brought them together.
The head of Equatorial Guinea urged for increased cooperation and collective support between the two nations, asserting that “Nigeria occupies a significant position in our foreign policy.”
President Mbasogo emphasized the need to reinforce momentum and dynamism in bilateral relations, underscoring previous agreements pertaining to education, mining, defence, security and agriculture.
Since 2015, Nigeria has established itself as the largest economy in Africa and holds vast potential. Thus, we regard it to be one of the significant rising markets worldwide.
“The visit, Mr. President, presents a chance for us to enhance our longstanding partnership and take it to new heights,” expressed the President of Equatorial Guinea.
To combat piracy and insecurity, President Mbasogo emphasized the necessity for stronger collaboration between the two nations while concurrently addressing climate change, food scarcity and terrorism alongside other African Union countries as well as with support from United Nations.
At the pre-dinner event, an agreement regarding the Gulf of Guinea Gas Pipeline Project was signed by President Tinubu and President Mbasogo.
