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Peter Obi has accused the Nigerian government of harbouring more corrupt individuals than the wider society.
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He emphasized the importance of strong leadership and urged graduates to become positive change agents in their communities.
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He also highlighted the critical role of online education in addressing Nigeria’s educational challenges and driving national development.
The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has accused the Nigerian government of harbouring more corrupt individuals than the wider society.
Speaking at Nexford University’s 4th graduation ceremony in Lagos on Saturday, Mr Obi lamented that Nigeria is being exploited by public officials who misuse resources for personal gain.
“For governance, don’t think when we talk about vices, it is only Yahoo boys. There are actually more Yahoo people in government than there are outside because we have turned the entire country into a crime scene where people inside are stealing and people outside are stealing,” he said.
Mr Obi emphasized the importance of strong leadership, noting that it is crucial to manage the affairs of the country. He urged the graduates to become positive change agents in their communities.
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“It is about leadership and igniting the future. It is not rocket science but it is difficult. It is being able to have a strong character, the ability not to do the wrong thing,” he said.
In her remarks, the former Minister of Solid Minerals and CEO Human Capital Africa, Oby Ezekwesili highlighted the importance of selfless service as the bedrock of leadership.
Mrs Ezekwesili urged the graduates to engage in services that impact positively on both their workspace and the country as a whole.
Obi also emphasized the critical role of online education in addressing Nigeria’s educational challenges and driving national development.
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In a post on his X account, Obi expressed concern that insecurity has permeated every aspect of the nation’s life, affecting the agricultural, health, and educational sectors.
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