Peter Obi, former governor of Anambra state, says Nigeria’s improvement challenges require competent management with capability, compassion and dedication.
Obi made the remark throughout a go to to Aba, Abia state, on Saturday on the invitation of Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, representing Abia South.
He stated he met with stakeholders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the course of the go to and thanked Abaribe and his workforce for the reception.
The previous presidential candidate of the Labour Social gathering additionally counseled Governor Alex Otti of Abia state, for his work in Aba.
“I thank Senator Abaribe and his workforce for the nice and cozy reception and I thank Governor Alex Otti for the nice work he has finished in Enyimba Metropolis,” Obi stated.
The previous governor stated he additionally granted a media interview in the course of the journey, describing it as his first look on radio and tv this 12 months.
“I had a one-hour interview with Magic fm which is my first interview on the radio and TV this 12 months,” he stated.
Obi stated Aba stays one of many cities that may considerably contribute to Nigeria’s {economic} transformation.
“Once I talk about transferring the nation from consumption to production Aba stays one of many cities that may contribute immensely to that because it stays a house for garment and shoe production,” he stated.
He added that the garment and shoe sectors may generate substantial income for Nigeria if correctly managed.
“Each merchandise, clothes and shoe stays prime and earn as a lot as we earn from oil for Bangladesh and Vietnam respectively and might accomplish that for Nigeria if nicely managed and supported.
“Our problem stays competent management with capability, compassion, and dedication to the event of our nation as it’s in different comparable nations,” he stated.
Obi reiterated his message that the nation can obtain progress with efficient management at each degree.