The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has stated that only competent leadership and good governance can guarantee Nigeria’s growth and development.
He made this known on Wednesday in a post shared on his verified X page, titled ‘Nigeria in Focus at the ECFR Berlin Roundtable’.
In the lengthy post, the former Anambra State governor noted that he “had the honour of participating in a high-level roundtable discussion titled ‘Nigeria in 2027 and Beyond’, held at the ECFR office in Berlin, Germany”.
According to him, the dialogue brought together policymakers, diplomats, development experts, business leaders, representatives of international organisations, and members of the international media to discuss Nigeria’s future and its role in an increasingly interconnected global landscape.
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Obi said that during the discussions, he made it clear that Nigeria possesses all the human and natural resources required to become a prosperous, secure, and globally competitive nation.
The NDC chieftain, who was invited to the summit by the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR), reiterated that achieving this requires competent, accountable, and compassionate leadership.
He added that Nigeria needs a leader who will prioritise investment in people, education, healthcare, productive enterprise, the rule of law, and strong institutions over the politics of consumption.
Speaking via his verified handle, Obi concluded: “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.”