As a Guest Speaker at one of the events, I spoke on "SME Formalisation and Internationalisation in the Commonwealth: Empowering Growth and Global Reach." I visited Bangladesh in mid-2009, about 6 months after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina assumed office.
At that time, the country's Human Development Index was within the low category. Her GDP was $102 billion, with a GDP per capita of $688. Unemployment was around 10-12%. You could see and feel the poverty and poor infrastructure.
When I returned last week, about 14 years after, their Human Development Index (HDI) was now on the high side of the Medium category and will soon be in the High category. Their GDP is $460 billion with a GDP per capita of $2700. The unemployment rate is now below 5%.
Poverty has been greatly reduced and infrastructure greatly improved from what it was in 2009. They have a steady growth average of over 6% within the said period. Though still grappling with some challenges, the Leadership is determined and focused on a productive and progressive Bangladesh with clear and measurable goals for growth.
After the visit and interacting with Leaders, I remain convinced that with the right Leadership, a new Nigeria that will be productive, and progressive, devoid of tribalism, religious sentiments, and criminality, but will benefit all is POssible.
King Of Rumuorlumeni, Eze Victor, Receives In Audience GM Of AVEON OFFSHORE LIMITED, Engr. Joseph Dintoye.
The Paramount Ruler of Rumuorlumeni Kingdom, His Majesty, Eze Victor Woji-Okocha Orlumeni, received the GM of AVEON OFFSHORE LIMITED, Engr. Joseph Dintoye, the Admin Manager and the Community Laison Officer.
Both parties had robust discussions; the King, Eze Victor, emphasized the need for a strong relationship between the community and the company to ensure peaceful coexistence and progress.
They agreed to work towards creating a peaceful environment for businesses to thrive.
The King also made a request that 80% of the company's employees be recruited from the community to improve the community's participation in the company.