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Indeed, I got to know more about American University of Nigeria AUN about 6years ago when the daughter of a colleague came here for her studies. The last time I was in Yola was over 18years ago when I came here for the burial of one of my former banking Directors. Even, though this is a long time ago, I still remember my journey by road from Abuja, the cotton fields on the way, the beautiful scenery, and the very quiet, peaceful town or rather country side.

Highly accomplished Business and Board Leader with more than three decades of C-level executive leadership experience and breaking ground.

So when I received this invitation, it was difficult to refuse. I was also looking forward to seeing what is different, since my last visit. It is obvious that AUN is a hidden oasis of surprise. You can be anywhere in the world, in any of the world celebrated universities, but with a difference. I wish us to note two words here — sustainable and all Nigerians.

I am hoping we will use the next few minutes, as an opportunity to reflect on our dear country, what are our existing limitations, and how we develop this country using the principles that will ensure an improved and sustainable future for all Nigerian — not for the few, but significantly reducing the gap between the few very rich and the very many poor.

Indeed we need to create the very many rich, and very many who can afford called middle class , if the country is to grow and have peace. We do all hear the different figures and data being thrown around by different authorities- the press, economists, bankers, the government, etc. We are producing 1. Inflation has grown in the last year from 9.

And I cannot possibly leave here without throwing in one figure from my industry- power. Grid power is currently at MW.