Kelechi Ohiri, Director-General of the National Health Insurance Authority, has identified human capital development as the critical prerequisite for Nigeria to attain a 1 trillion dollar economy. Speaking at the BusinessDay CEO Forum in Lagos, Ohiri argued that healthcare must transition from being viewed as a social cost to a strategic economic investment. He emphasized that workforce productivity relies on proactive health measures, including preventive care and mental health, rather than just treating illness. Ohiri urged policymakers and corporate leaders to prioritize investments in health and education to unlock a demographic dividend and ensure long-term economic resilience.