The executive chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) Muhammad Nami recently disclosed that the key to the economic growth of Nigeria lies in the establishment of Industrial hubs across the nation, as well as active involvement in entrepreneurship among the citizens.
While speaking in his Goodwill Message to Nigerians on the nation’s 62nd Independence Day anniversary, Mr. Nami admonished Nigerians to actively invest in the development of industrialization hubs and entrepreneurship, noting that they hold the “key to unlock the massive economic potentials of the country”.
He also called on state governments to take a cue from the Ondo State’s Entrepreneurship Village which was set up to groom and harvest talents for the industrialization of the state.
He proposed that it was ideal for state governments to set up similar hubs in their states as a way of channeling the energies of young Nigerians to productive uses.
In his words, “Nigeria is a country with limitless potential. We are resilient and talented people, and what these young Nigerians need is the enabling environment to thrive.
“A good place to start is the setting up of Entrepreneurship and Industrial Hubs across every State in the country. This would set off a chain reaction that would turn around the fortunes of the country, and tap into the potentials of our vast young and dexterous population.”
“You will be surprised by the number of jobs that would be created. Multitudes would have their lives changed, and an abundance of economic activities would be sparked across the nooks and crannies of our country in an unprecedented manner. Nigeria has what it takes to lead the world, and this is one way to go.”
Mr. Nami also tasked Nigerians to see themselves as the drivers of the country’s development through their patriotic conduct, such as paying taxes.
He said, “I am a firm believer that each of us has a role to play in building the Nigeria of our dreams.
“But we can only achieve this when we are patriotic and carry out civil obligations expected from us, such as respect for law and order, paying our taxes, and loyalty to our country.”
