Peter Obi meets ADC stakeholders in Aba, says Nigeria needs competent leadership

Peter Obi, former governor of Anambra state, says Nigeria’s development challenges require competent leadership with capacity, compassion and commitment.

Obi made the comment during a visit to Aba, Abia state, on Saturday at the invitation of Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, representing Abia South.

He said he met with stakeholders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) during the visit and thanked Abaribe and his team for the reception.

The former presidential candidate of the Labour Party also commended Governor Alex Otti of Abia state, for his work in Aba.

“I thank Senator Abaribe and his team for the warm reception and I thank Governor Alex Otti for the good work he has done in Enyimba City,” Obi said.

The former governor said he also granted a media interview during the trip, describing it as his first appearance on radio and television this year.

“I had a one-hour interview with Magic fm which is my first interview on the radio and TV this year,” he said.

Obi said Aba remains one of the cities that can significantly contribute to Nigeria’s economic transformation.

“When I speak about moving the country from consumption to production Aba remains one of the cities that will contribute immensely to that as it remains a home for garment and shoe production,” he said.

He added that the garment and shoe sectors could generate substantial revenue for Nigeria if properly managed.

“Both products, garments and shoe remains top and earn as much as we earn from oil for Bangladesh and Vietnam respectively and can do so for Nigeria if well managed and supported.

“Our challenge remains competent leadership with capacity, compassion, and commitment to the development of our country as it is in other comparable nations,” he said.

Obi reiterated his message that the country can achieve progress with effective leadership at every level.