Nigeria needs competent, compassionate leader, says Peter Obi

Presidential candidate Peter Obi has asserted that Nigeria requires competent, accountable, and compassionate leadership to unlock its extensive human and natural resources and set the nation on a path toward sustainable development. Obi shared these views in a post on his official X account following his participation in a high-level roundtable discussion titled “Nigeria in 2027 and Beyond.” The event, organized by the European Council on Foreign Relations, took place at its Berlin office.

The discussions centered on Nigeria's democratic trajectory post-2027, development cooperation, international affairs, and strategies for strengthening bilateral partnerships to accelerate economic growth. The former Governor of Anambra State expressed gratitude for the participants' strong interest in Nigeria's future. Obi reiterated his firm belief that Nigeria possesses the necessary human and natural resources to become a prosperous, secure, and globally competitive nation, provided it embraces good governance.

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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.

"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," Obi stated. He added, "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."

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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.

Obi emphasized that by adopting good governance, fiscal responsibility, and productive international partnerships, Nigeria can build an economy that benefits all its citizens and restores the nation's global standing. He described the event as a gathering of policymakers, diplomats, development experts, business leaders, representatives of international organizations, and international media, all focused on discussing Nigeria's future and its global role.

Obi thanked the European Council on Foreign Relations for the invitation, highlighting the importance of such engagements for fostering international cooperation and building lasting partnerships. The event aimed to explore strategies for strengthening bilateral ties and driving economic growth through collaborative efforts.

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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.