Former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, has highlighted Indonesia’s advancements in healthcare and education as a model for Nigeria and other developing nations.
During a recent engagement with Indonesia’s Minister of Health, Budi Gunadi Sadikin, Obi examined the country’s successful universal health coverage. He noted that Indonesia’s National Health Insurance Program (JKN) now provides access to healthcare for 98% of its population, ensuring affordability for low-income groups. The government’s proactive approach includes prioritizing preventive care, subsidizing insurance premiums for vulnerable citizens, and expanding primary healthcare training, even in rural areas.
Obi also met with Indonesia’s Minister of Education, Prof. Dr. Nunuk Survani, to discuss the country’s structured education system, which serves nearly 50 million pupils under strict professional standards. He observed that all teachers in Indonesia must possess a degree and a professional certification, contributing to a 99% school enrollment rate—an achievement far beyond Nigeria’s current educational landscape.
Comparing economic policies, Obi lamented that small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria receive less than 10% of the loan allocation available in Indonesia. He emphasized that Indonesia’s strategic policies in healthcare, education, and economic development should serve as a roadmap for Nigeria’s progress.
