FROM WEALTH TO LEGACY: Why Nigerian Industrialists Must Invest in the Next Generation Now
Human capital development is very important to the development and stability of every society. In the 21st century a nation's development plan shouldn't be entirely focused on the economic and political (Infrastructure,GDP, GNP) aspect alone but also, we must prioritise the people-investment in education, healthcare, skill acquisition and empowerment opportunities all contribute to growth, innovation and productivity in individuals. This kind of human capital investment is vividly demonstrated in countries like America, where billionaires and entrepreneurs—often products of the nation's opportunities give back generously to society. Consider Bill Gates through the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Warren Buffett (who has donated over $60 billion to support poverty alleviation and other causes), John and Laura Arnold, and Mark and Priscilla Zuckerberg through the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, which has committed billions to education innovation and health...