Peter Obi
@PeterObi
Former Governor, Anambra State. LP Presidential Candidate, 2023. Tweets by him are signed -PO.
Following the SOS appeal I got last week and my subsequent visit to the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, I received a similar SOS appeal from the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Calabar on Saturday, highlighting a similar issue. Today, I was in Calabar to…
With a weighty heart, on behalf of the entire Obidient family, I regret to announce the untimely passing of our dear sister and comrade, Hon. Clarita Ogar, who was the Labour Party House of Representatives candidate for Yala/Ogoja in the 2023 General elections. I reached out to…
Supporting the School That Shaped Me Today, I returned to my alma mater, Christ the King College (CKC), Onitsha, to present a ₦50 million donation in collaboration with some fellow Old Boys. The support is aimed at improving infrastructure and enhancing the learning…
Thank You All From the bottom of my heart, I sincerely thank everyone for the outpouring of goodwill and birthday wishes I received worldwide. I remain deeply grateful to all who marked the day in one way or another, not to mention Nigerian youths, the Obidient family and the…
No Student Should Suffer for Leadership Failures Following my visit yesterday to the Faculty of Dental Studies at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), I was inundated with reports concerning developments at the University of Calabar (UNICAL), where issues around the Dental…
Earlier this week, I received a letter from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka Dental Students Association, appealing for urgent intervention and support of about ₦40,000,000 to upgrade their laboratory and scale up the department’s graduation and induction quota as part of their…
Yesterday morning, after a condolence visit to the family of the late Awujale of Ijebuland in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, I tried to be in Daura, Katsina State to attend the burial of our late President Muhammadu Buhari, but all my efforts proved abortive, due to the logistical…
With a heavy heart but in reflection of a long fulfilled 91 years of purpose, I mourn the passing of His Royal Majesty, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, the revered Awujale of Ijebuland. Oba Adetona served our dear nation for over six decades with commitment and his legacy will forever…
I have just received the very sad news of the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari in London. His death provides a solemn moment, not just for his family and close associates, but for our nation as a whole. President Buhari has always comported himself in a dignified…
My weekend activity of serving food at a special event has been generating interest, as expectedly, because leaders in our society have removed the service component in leadership. It's sounding strange that I was seen serving food to people. Let me be clear, that event was not…
Yesterday, along with Labour Party Senators Victor Umeh, Tony Nwoye and House of Representatives members, Hon George Ozodinobi, Prof Lilian Orogbu, Uche Okonkwo and other national and state house members, as well as National Coordinator of Obidient movement Dr Yunusa Tanko and…
Today, the global community marks World Population Day. Properly understanding the population size and dynamics, and having an accurate population census is one of the most critical tools for national planning and development. The United Nations recommends that nations conduct…
Yesterday in Kano after visiting and condoling the Dantata, and Maitama Sule (Dan Masanin Kano) families, I joined the congregants at the Triumph Juma’at Mosque for prayers and redeem my token pledge to support the mosque renovation. Our places of worship are vital pillars in our…
I was in Kano state yesterday on a condolence visit to two great Nigeria families. From Kaduna i travelled to Kano to commiserate with the family of the late business Mogul and elder statesman, Alhaji Aminu Dantata, to condole with them over his passing. His life was one of…
Today, I continued my show of support and encouragement to critical areas of human development in our society with a visit to four educational Institutions in Kaduna state. The visit was in line with my unwavering commitment to investing in our people through education,…
Our Engagement with General Abacha: Setting the Record Straight In consonance with my established principles of defending everything I am involved in, and in the interest of all men and women of goodwill, especially those committed to the pursuit of truth, I hereby attach the…
Supporting and encouraging Human Capital Development: A Visit to Philomena College of Nursing.