Nigeria’s future lies in tech, military strength — Jonathan, Lumumba

Author: Emem IdioPublished on: June 8, 2026Country: Nigeria

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Nigeria’s future lies in tech, military strength — Jonathan, Lumumba

Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan and Kenyan lawyer PLO Lumumba urged investment in technology, educational reform, and military strength to secure Nigeria's future, speaking at the NBA Yenagoa Branch Law Week. Jonathan criticized Nigeria's colonial-era education system and called for an overhaul, citing India's rise. Lumumba advocated bold policies to strengthen African economies and institutions.

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