Harvard cites Nigeria’s ‘immense progress’ under Buhari as it invites Osinbajo to deliver address

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo will, on the invitation of Harvard University, Boston, United States, be delivering the inaugural keynote lecture at the university’s “Africa Rising” course at Harvard Business School on January 16.

In its invitation to the vice president, the university noted that it “deeply admired the immense progress” that Nigeria had made under the Buhari presidency, including the work of the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) chaired by the vice president.

“It would be the highest honour for us were you to accept our invitation as we deeply admire the immense progress that Nigeria has made during your tenure not only as the country’s Vice President, but also as Chairman of the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council. By all accounts, this Council has spearheaded crucial initiatives and we very much hope that you will speak to those, as well as to Nigeria’s rise in world economic rankings and the vast range of business initiatives that are ongoing in your country,” the university said.

The elite US university further described the lecture as a historic moment as it would be the first time that an Africa-focused course will be offered at Harvard Business School.

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During the lecture, Osinbajo would highlight the progress made by the Buhari administration in improving the country’s economy and investment climate.

In the latest World Bank Doing Business index, Nigeria climbed up 24 places and was placed on the list of 10 most reformed economies globally.

This is coming after Osinbajo’s keynote address at the Financial Times Africa Summit in London recently where he emphasised the continent’s depth of talent and innovation across Agriculture, ICT, Hospitality, Fashion, Energy, Manufacturing, Entertainment, and many other fields.

The vice president, who will leave for Boston Monday, is expected back in Abuja later on Wednesday.

 

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