Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Thursday called for more investments in the manufacturing sector to tackle unemployment, and poverty and boost the economy.
Obasanjo made this call in Abeokuta while speaking at the unveiling of the Luxe Regal Brand of Royal Chairs produced by Olatunde Prestige Limited, located at Akinale along the Lagos-Abeokuta road.
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“The importance of the manufacturing sector in developing the economy and empowering the teeming youths cannot be overemphasized.
“When people are gainfully employed and have food on their table, they can then contribute to the development of the nation.
“Only then will crime no longer be attractive to them,” the former president, represented by his wife, Bola Obasanjo, said.
