Amaechi, who is the Chairman of the Nigeria Governors' Forum (NGF), said this in an interview on Thursday in Berlin.
The governor is leading five other governors from Enugu, Plateau, Borno, Katsina and Niger on a trip to understudy the workings of the federal system of the German government with a view to replicate best practices in their respective states.
They are expected to copy best practices from Germany`s federal system of government while studying its links and coordination mechanisms with respect to policy implementation, fiscal systems and administration.
``The problem is enforcement and I will continue to say that patriotism is one basic requirement that all Nigerians and those who govern Nigeria must face.`` Amaechi said.
The governor stressed that advancements recorded by developed countries were not ``rocket science'', adding that with patriotism and zeal to work on the part of those in government these could be replicated in Nigeria.
He added that unless both the rulers and the ruled began to give priority to production and technology, the country’s desire to be among the 20 most developed nations of the world by 2020 would remain a mirage.
He called on those in government to ensure that the interest of the country and the welfare of the people were critical to them.
While in Germany, the Nigerian governors would also examine Germany’s policies and instruments in the promotion and development of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).
They would also examine German vocational education system and other opportunities for German investment in Nigeria.
The governors would meet with parliamentarians and government officials with a view to exchanging business, economic development and diplomatic ideas.
The tour is expected to expose the governors to the long term strategic objectives of economic policies, promotion of investment and the development of SME during the era of structural adjustment in former East Germany
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