The Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi has said Nigerians are highly talented and deeply productive but are being held backward by leadership failure.
He expressed worry in a Twitter (X) post on Thursday, while congratulating Professor Chika Unigwe, who recently earned two global honorary distinctions in Belgium.
Obi disclosed that Unigwe was decorated with a Knight of the Order of the Crown and recognized with a Proclamation/Oorkonde by the Christoffel Plantin Fonds in recognition of her artistic and literary contributions to the European nation.
The former Governor of Anambra state added that her iconic rise came as no surprise as he had always been confident in the highly creative and productive nature of Nigerians.
He wrote; “I am again exhilarated by the intriguing story of a Nigerian author, Prof @chikaunigwe, who recently earned two global honorary distinctions: the decoration of Knight of the Order of the Crown and recognition with a Proclamation/Oorkonde by the Christoffel Plantin Fonds, in recognition of her artistic and literary contributions to the nation of Belgium.
I recall meeting Chika Unigwe, for the first time, in 2012, when she won the NLNG-sponsored Nigerian prize for Literature with her book, “On Black Sisters Street.” I met her again recently in USA when I was the Keynote Speaker at The Chinua Achebe International Symposium and 10th Annual Memorial Celebration, held at the USA No 1 University Princeton University.
Prof Unigwe, through her many literary works, has continued to contribute to societal progress and advance the cause of humanity, by often touching on the very difficult social issues such as migration, human trafficking, marital abuse, the role of women in society, and so on.
Her iconic rise, therefore, comes as no surprise, as I have always expressed confidence in the highly creative and productive nature of Nigerians. We are a nation of highly talented, deeply productive, and undoubtedly progressive people, only held backward by leadership failure.
Again, what seems like a brain drain in our Nigerian society today, will eventually turn out to be our brain gain in the future, as I have maintained. The many heartwarming and inspiring stories of Nigerians making impacts on the global stage can signal the coming of New Nigeria when our global talents, will unite with our local talents to move our nation forward.
That is the New Nigeria I remain committed to. I congratulate Prof Chika Unigwe once again for this feat. I wish her more achievements as she, through hard work and dedication, continues to climb the ladder of success.”
18 Responses
A man of integrity that was kicked out of his position just for them to corrupt Nigeria
That is what is killing Nigeria and Nigerians. Our leaders knows this, but because of their selfish interest will not make it good for the citizens.
God bless you for knowing, seeing and saying the TRUTH.
You are truly the people’s PRESIDENT.
Think of it for a moment, who will better run this country Nigeria? Let look into the life style of the youth most especially our Nigeria musician once they make money through music they will buy expensive cars, instead of investing bring companies to take some youth out of the street.
The best President we are yet to have,has said the obvious. Since independence till now, Nigeria’s journey of nationhood has been very epileptic- once step forward,and several steps backwards. Every new administration come and without any meaningful progress, leaving citizens stranded and hopeless. The ones who leave the shores of Nigeria are the ones who excells.
That is the problem with this Nigeria system,those that knows the thing are not allowed to do it.hence Nigeria is retrogressing,until we all say enough is enough,no way
Yes ooo Nigerian are talented truly but God will make a way where there is no way
So people comment sef they vex me what his saying his right tinubu have not complete any project
The problems of this country is the inc and the judiciary they don’t want Nigeria to become a better place for everyone.
Are you for real so let assume you were the one there will the question still goes that way that leaders are holding talented Nigeria’s back?or isn’t because you did not win that’s why the leaders are now holding Nigeria’s back?
na why immigration to canada is very rampant because at that side talent is appreciated
We leave Nigeria in the hands of God for him to take control
He expressed worry in a Twitter (X) post on Thursday, while congratulating Professor Chika Unigwe, who recently earned two global honorary distinctions in Belgium.
Are you for real so let assume you were the one there will the question still goes that way that leaders are holding talented Nigeria’s back?
Congrats that your dreams have. Finally come through.just a matter of time the sky is at your limit.
Nigerian youths are talented..but my question is if opportunities are given to u Peter obi will he do us well
It 9s easy to point an accusing fingers to others. How many youth in his state has he helped to move forward in life. Those who can not do they teach
Peter obi is wright about that, our government has no plan for Nigeria
This is a leader tgt understands the Nigerian situation, we are a people with diverse talents and Peter Obi has taken cognizance of this fact and decided to fix this nation, but, the corruption and moral decadence in our Land has eaten deep into the bones and marrows of cortipt leaders