President/vice chancellor of Babcock University, Professor Ademola Tayo, has urged the Nigerian government to turn the human capital flight phenomenon presently experienced in the country into a gain. NIGERIAN TRIBUNE reports.Information Guide Nigeria
He also charged the government to provide an enabling environment for scholars in the country to thrive and aid nation-building, adding that such will deter them from leaving the country in the first instance.
Speaking on the sidelines of the event with the theme ‘Igniting Connections, Fuelling Success,’ Professor Tayo said though the prevalence of human capital flight is quite unfortunate, he urged those seeking greener pastures to bring back their knowledge and experiences to develop the country.
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“It is unfortunate that we are having a capital flight now. Quite a lot of skilled professionals are going out, but we can turn the brain drain to brain gain particularly if we encourage those going out to deplore all the gains and everything that they have learned there and their experiences and bring such back to help our nation.
“However, the government should also encourage those who are staying behind not to have an interest in going abroad by providing an enabling environment for them.
“For scientists, electricity should be available for them to be able to conduct experiments. Poor electricity, remuneration and so many things lacking are making things very frustrating,” he said.NYSC Portal
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