Crisis not a threat to Nigeria -Obasanjo

Former President OlusegunAremu Obasanjo has said that since Nigeria was able to survive the 1967 – 1970 civil war, it will surely survive the ongoing crisis ruining the nation.
Obasanjo gave this assurance yesterday in London, at The Times CEO Summit Africa: The Growth story.
According to the BoT Chairman of People Democratic Party (PDP): “If we can survive the civil war and you know I was part of those who were engaged in the war, I believe that we will survive this too.’’
“The uncertainty, instability and security challenges are passing phase and less than the civil war; the situation cannot be regarded as being worse than during the civil war.
“The challenges look formidable but I believe that President Goodluck Jonathan can do something about it.”
From his own opinion, in order to overcome the security challenges in the nation, government must take a second look at youth unemployment.
“Employment can solve youth restiveness, regardless of our demographic situation; it can be of advantage or disadvantage depending on how we use it.
“It also depends on how we handle our economy, fight corruption so that the economy will be buoyant and can sustain and create wealth for our population. That will be part of the solution to unemployment.’’
Speaking further, the Ogun-born political stalwart noted that the answer to the trade imbalance between Britain and Nigeria, Obasanjo lies with the British authorities.
“What have they left undone that they should have done; Britain should go and find out where they left, is Britain ready to support British companies that are willing to invest in Nigeria or Africa ?
“We are as concerned as the British on the rule of law, especially in our judicial system but that should not discourage them from investing in Nigeria.”
“I will say to our friends, you partner with us. Do not tell us not to allow the Indians, Chinese or Brazil to come because they will come.
“Now, what we are saying is this, we have old friends and we are mindful of that friendship but we beg, allow us to make new friends.” He submitted