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Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan and former Chief President Olusegun Obasanjo have called for the return Nigeria development plans to enhance sustainable national growth.
The duo spoke in Abuja during the public presentation of three books authored by Jonathan former aide, Professor Sylvester Monye.
Jonathan stressed that development would become impossible when “policies are anchored on the whims and caprices of politicians."
Dr Jonathan stated: “We must have sustainable plans, be it medium or long-term plans, to attain meaningful development and achieve our national goals.”
Similarly, former Chief President Olusegun Obasanjo who chaired the event also affirmed that the issue of planning is critical to a nation’s survival and prosperity.
The three books written by Prof. Monye who served as special adviser to President Jonathan on Performance, Monitoring, and Evaluation include ‘A Compendium Of Development Plans 1999 – 2020’, ‘The Concession Of Asaba International Airport’ and ‘The Ministerial Scorecard’.
Speaking further, President Jonathan said: “It is quite telling that the books he is presenting today are on national development, policy implementation and public service. I am always impressed when people who have served in government document their experience in governance.
