Transgreen CEO Urges Education Investment for Growth

On Tuesday, during his 60th birthday celebration at Lagos Province 5 of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (Faith City Parish), Pastor Cyprian Orakpo, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Transgreen Nigeria Limited, called on the Federal Government to invest significantly in education and human capital development. He argued that Nigeria's large population could drive industrial growth and innovation if equipped with the necessary education and skills.

Orakpo warned that poverty and inadequate education could transform the population from an economic asset into a liability. He stated that an educated population would foster creativity, innovation, and industrial development while reducing unemployment and insecurity.

He linked the rise in criminal activities to failures in the education system and urged the government to prioritize human capital development over reliance on natural resources. Additionally, he identified poor infrastructure and customs processes as challenges facing manufacturers in Nigeria.