Erastus Calls for Strategic Roadmap Before Sector Nationalisation.

June 23, 2025

Economist Gabriel Erastus has urged the government to prioritise skills development, scientific literacy, and market analysis before considering the nationalisation of key sectors. Speaking to our news team, Erastus underpinned the importance of a well-crafted strategy supported by research, identified sources, and thorough commodity assessments. He cited the following in addition:

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