It will be almost impossible for Nigeria, as an import-dependent economy, to achieve her Vision 20 20-20. The only way to go about making that dream a reality is by cultivating production culture. It is on record that Nigeria imports almost everything – from electronics, to agric produce, to household utensils. Even the most simple things like toothpicks and safety matches are imported when all the facilities required for smooth production are locally available.

Nigeria is a multi-ethnic society of about 140,000,000 people with well over 250 dialects. But sadly, this immensely blessed country has failed to take advantage of her rich endowment in human, cultural and natural resources for the betterment of the people.

KADUNA—Governor Patrick Yakowa of Kaduna State, yesterday, said he was in support of the re-naming of University of Lagos, UNILAG, to Moshood Abiola University, MAUL, by President Goodluck Jonathan. He described it as a wonderful democracy gift to Nigerians.

MAIDUGURI—BORNO State Governor, Kashim Shettima has granted amnesty to 46 prison inmates, including two persons awaiting execution after a death sentence was passed on them by a court in Maiduguri.

DEMOCRATIC Peoples Prty,DPP, has condemned the deployment of truckloads of soldiers and policemen in Abraka, allegedly on the orders of Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan.