Why The Nigerian Government Must Prioritize Education, According To Emeka Offor

Sir Emeka Offor, a renowned Nigerian oil magnate, has stressed the need for all levels of government in Nigeria to prioritize education rather than relegating it to the background.

He emphasized that education remains the foundation and springboard for economic prosperity.

Offor made this remark on Wednesday in Abuja during the public presentation of a book authored by prominent Nigerian journalist Ismail Omipidan.

Speaking on his behalf, Offor’s Chief of Staff, retired Assistant Inspector-General of Police Chris Ezike, noted that a single book has the power to shape a generation, as books serve as reservoirs of knowledge.

He further announced plans to distribute Omipidan’s book, Persona Non Grata, across Nigerian universities and colleges of education to promote knowledge sharing and strengthen the nation’s educational system.

“One book can train a generation because books represent the bank of knowledge. Our founder believes in the power of books, and this is why Persona Non Grata will be distributed nationwide to institutions of higher learning,” Ezike said.

In his response, Omipidan described Offor’s backing as “a powerful endorsement of the effort to tell Nigeria’s story of courage, resilience, and consistency through the lens of a journalist.”