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\u00a0Nigerian presidential hopeful Peter Obi has emphasized the need for Nigeria to adopt proven development strategies, drawing inspiration from Indonesia\u2019s economic and social progress. Obi recently embarked on a five-day study trip to Indonesia, engaging with top stakeholders on critical areas such as security, education, healthcare, and poverty alleviation.<\/p>\n
Reflecting on Nigeria\u2019s economic trajectory compared to Indonesia, Obi highlighted the stark contrast in progress over the past two decades. In 2004, Indonesia\u2019s per capita income stood at $1,136, slightly ahead of Nigeria\u2019s $963. However, by 2024, Indonesia\u2019s per capita income has surged to approximately $5,000, while Nigeria\u2019s remains at around $1,000. Likewise, Indonesia has improved its Human Development Index (HDI) from medium to high, while Nigeria still lags in the low category.<\/p>\n
\u201cIndonesia now has 98% health insurance coverage, while Nigeria has less than 10%,\u201d Obi pointed out, emphasizing the urgency of adopting policies that have yielded success in comparable nations.<\/p>\n
The former governor of Anambra State plans to share key insights from his trip over the coming days, reinforcing his long-held belief that learning from tested models is the key to sustainable development.<\/p>\n
\u201cA new Nigeria is POssible,\u201d he concluded.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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