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Expert Hails FG’s Move To Promote Local Industries
The convener of African Music Festival (AMFEST), Mr Kayode Adebayo says government’s policies to develop local industries are necessary steps that can make Nigerian economy competitive.
Adebayo said this in an interview with newsmen in Ibadan at the weekend while speaking on current efforts of this administration to boost the economy.
“The issue here is policy implementation; for things to change we have to look at our systems and consider those in charge to ensure that they deliver on the President’s mandate.
“So far, government’s policies geared towards revitalisation of our economy are fantastic, but how efficiently those things are being done and how well those policies are able to touch the core aspect of the economy and jump start it to a desired end is crucial.
“The moment we rid the system of corruption, the better for us as we will be able to create, implement and get results that will move this country forward,” he said.
Adebayo highlighted challenges such as double taxation, high cost of production locally and power, among other issues, which needed to be addressed to achieve a level of global competitiveness.
AMFEST is an annual programme geared towards promoting local content and creativity as well as facilitating partnership between international professionals and local practitioners in the entertainment industry
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Kenyan Runners Dominate Berlin Marathons
Kenya made it a clean sweep at the Berlin Marathon with Sabastian Sawe winning the men’s race and Rosemary Wanjiru triumphing in the women’s.
Sawe finished in two hours, two minutes and 16 seconds to make it three wins in his first three marathons.
The 30-year-old, who was victorious at this year’s London Marathon, set a sizzling pace as he left the field behind and ran much of the race surrounded only by his pacesetters.
Japan’s Akasaki Akira came second after a powerful latter half of the race, finishing almost four minutes behind Sawe, while Ethiopia’s Chimdessa Debele followed in third.
“I did my best and I am happy for this performance,” said Sawe.
“I am so happy for this year. I felt well but you cannot change the weather. Next year will be better.”
Sawe had Kelvin Kiptum’s 2023 world record of 2:00:35 in his sights when he reached halfway in 1:00:12, but faded towards the end.
In the women’s race, Wanjiru sped away from the lead pack after 25 kilometers before finishing in 2:21:05.
Ethiopia’s Dera Dida followed three seconds behind Wanjiru, with Azmera Gebru, also of Ethiopia, coming third in 2:21:29.
Wanjiru’s time was 12 minutes slower than compatriot Ruth Chepng’etich’s world record of 2:09:56, which she set in Chicago in 2024.
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