Okonjo-Iweala's second coming

Daily Independent

9 July 2011

Okonjo-Iweala's second coming

World Bank Managing Director, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, laid out her vision for the Nigerian economy on Wednesday, pledging she would create jobs and ensure the country lives within its means if approved as a cabinet minister.And she was confirmed as one. She also criticised Nigeria’s current budget, saying it was tantamount to the government living above its means. Group Business Editor, ROTIMI DUROJAIYE, writes on the high cost of governance and the need to fast-track economic growth...

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