Peter Obi Calls for Better Leadership to Unlock Nigeria’s Potential

(Peter Obi. Photo by Arise News)

Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has stated that Nigeria needs competent, accountable, and compassionate leadership in order to harness its abundant human and natural resources and steer the country toward sustainable development.

Obi made this known in a post on his official X handle on Tuesday, following his participation in a high-level roundtable discussion titled “Nigeria in 2027 and Beyond,” organised by the European Council on Foreign Relations at its office in Berlin, Germany.

According to him, the discussions centred on Nigeria’s democratic trajectory beyond 2027, development cooperation, international affairs, and strategies aimed at strengthening bilateral partnerships to boost economic growth.

The former Governor of Anambra State commended what he described as the keen interest shown by participants regarding Nigeria’s future, reiterating that the country possesses the resources needed to become a prosperous and globally competitive nation, provided it embraces good governance.

“During the discussions, I reiterated my unwavering belief that Nigeria possesses all the human and natural resources required to become a prosperous, secure, and globally competitive nation.

What is required is competent, accountable, and compassionate leadership that prioritises investment in people, education, healthcare, productive enterprise, the rule of law, and strong institutions over politics of consumption,” he said.

He further stated, “Nigeria’s future is bright, but only if we make the deliberate choices that will move our country from consumption to production, from poverty to prosperity, and from division to unity.

By embracing good governance, fiscal responsibility, and productive partnerships with the international community, we can build an economy that works for all Nigerians and restores our nation’s standing among the comity of nations.”

Obi explained that the event drew together policymakers, diplomats, development experts, business leaders, representatives of international organisations, and members of the international media to deliberate on Nigeria’s future and its position within the global community.

He extended his gratitude to the European Council on Foreign Relations for the invitation, describing such engagements as vital for deepening international cooperation and fostering lasting partnerships.