Obidient Arewa

18/10/2025

Visit to Birmingham City University

Yesterday, October 17th, I visited Birmingham City University, where I met with the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. David Mbah. Prof. Mbah is one of only two Black Vice-Chancellors among over 160 universities in the United Kingdom — and, coincidentally, both are Nigerians. The prestigious Birmingham City University, established in 1843, boasts about 31,000 students from over 120 countries and a workforce of nearly 5,000 staff.

In a commendable effort to promote education, I was delighted to learn that, as part of its policy, the University extends varying degrees of scholarships to indigent students.

During our interaction, Prof. Mbah shared how he remains committed to upholding the flag of excellence at the University by delivering practical, skills-based education to students. Beyond providing diverse opportunities for success in life, he revealed that Birmingham City University stands as one of the leading institutions supporting minorities in the UK. Remarkably, more than half of the students at BCU are the first in their families to attend university — a reflection of the institution’s deep commitment to inclusive education.

I congratulated Prof. Mbah and his team of dedicated staff—especially the Nigerians among them—whose passion for excellence continues to propel the University forward. I reminded them that they are ambassadors of our dear nation and encouraged them to keep contributing meaningfully to Nigeria’s development.

- PO

15/10/2025

Mr. Peter Obi has spoken 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

15/10/2025

Yesterday, Tuesday, 14th October, for the third time, I was delighted to honour the 3rd invitation to commission projects attracted by Honourable Lilian Orogbu, member representing Awka North and Awka South Federal Constituency, who continues to demonstrate what purposeful representation truly means.

The 1st was the commissioning of
7 new classroom blocks at a Secondary School in Achalla, and thereafter 6 classroom blocks at Okpuno, both in Awka North, to foster education in the State.

Education remains the most vital investment any society can make. I have always maintained that the most certain way to lift people out of poverty and build a productive nation is through investment in education and human capital development.
Nations that have prioritised education are those that have achieved lasting growth and stability.

We must continue to empower our young people through learning, creating opportunities, and building communities with knowledge.

I commend Hon. Prof. for her outstanding work and her dedication to the growth and development of her constituency. This is the kind of leadership we must continue to encourage, one that puts people first and places education at the heart of national progress.

A new is POssible.

- PO

12/10/2025

Happy Sunday from the people's president 🙌🙌

11/10/2025

Empowering the Girl Child: Securing Our Common Future

Today, as the world marks the International Day of the Girl Child, we are reminded of the immense potential that lies within every girl when she is given the right opportunities to learn, grow, and lead.

Sadly, in Nigeria today, more than 29 million children remain out of school, and the majority of them are girls. This grim reality confronts us with an uncomfortable truth: we are failing to safeguard the dreams and future of our daughters. A society that neglects its girls undermines its own progress and weakens the foundations of its future.

The empowerment of girls and women is the smartest investment any country can make. An educated girl becomes a pillar of stability in her family, a force for development in her community, and a beacon of hope for the nation.

We must, therefore, commit ourselves to deliberate action—bringing every girl back to school, protecting her from abuse and domestic violence, and ensuring that she has access to education, healthcare, and dignity. The strength of our nation will be measured by how well we nurture the dreams of our girls and give them the tools to achieve them.

When we educate a girl, we elevate a family; when we empower a girl, we transform a nation.

Let us, on this day, renew our resolve to build a Nigeria where every girl can dream freely, learn confidently, and contribute meaningfully to our shared destiny.

Happy International Day of the Girl Child.

- PO

10/10/2025

Yesterday, 9th October, arrived in Abuja from Rome, where I had held a series of meetings earlier in the morning. Upon arrival, I was informed by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate for the AMAC Chairmanship election scheduled for February 21st, 2026 - Dr. Moses Paul () - about the plight of a public primary school in Tungan Nasara, FCT, that has been struggling with extremely poor toilet facilities.

In line with my continued commitment to investing in education across our dear nation, I immediately visited Tungan Nasara LEA Primary School in the FCT. I was deeply saddened by the deplorable condition of the facilities, especially the toilets, which pose serious health risks to both pupils and teachers. No child should be made to learn in such conditions.

As an initial intervention, I made a personal donation of ₦2 million to support the construction of proper toilet facilities and to improve the overall learning environment. I have also made a commitment to return and assess the progress of the work.

Our children are the future of our nation. Their learning environment must reflect the value we place on that future. As leaders, we must continue to prioritise education and the welfare of our young ones, ensuring that every Nigerian child has access to a decent education in a safe and healthy environment.

Education remains the most critical investment in our nation’s development.

A New Nigeria is POssible.

- PO

07/10/2025

The people's president

Lagos Demolitions: Law, Justice, and Compassion

A week ago, a team of concerned leaders visited the demolished Aspamda Market in Lagos. Since then I have carefully followed the reactions trailing the demolitions, our visit, and feel that other extraneous variables are affecting our compassion for each other as Nigerians. The situation calls for deep reflection on the relationship between law, justice, and compassion in governance.

I recall an incident in the nineties, when I bought a house in the UK at 66 Donnington Road, NW10. While the building was still being refurbished, some squatters moved in. When I consulted my lawyer, he advised that I should write to them formally and approach the court. It would have been unthinkable for the state to simply wake up one morning and demolish people’s houses - especially when such houses were neither used for crime nor taken for any overriding public purpose.

Those seeking to justify the current demolitions in Aspamda Market Lagos, and similar situations across Nigeria must be reminded that the law is not an end in itself; it is a means to ensure order, peace, and the protection of human dignity. When the law becomes an instrument to inflict undeserved pain - enforced without compassion or regard for human welfare - it ceases to serve justice.

Even if, for the sake of argument, some of the affected traders failed to obtain the proper approvals, which is unlikely, was demolition the only option? If opportunities for regularisation truly existed, as some have argued, why were they not pursued? Does it truly serve justice to destroy billions of naira worth of investments and livelihoods when less destructive remedies could have sufficed?

It is like punishing a man who stole a bicycle with death instead of imprisonment - a sentence grossly disproportionate to the offence. That is what these demolitions represent: a punishment that far outweighs any alleged infraction.

My appeal is simple: governance must always balance law with compassion. A government should not pride itself on being legally correct if, in the process, it becomes morally wrong. Justice, to be just, must be tempered with mercy.

These demolitions are a test of our collective humanity, justice, and compassion. Power must always be exercised with empathy - for it is in how we treat the vulnerable that the true character of leadership is revealed.

A new Nigeria is POssible.

- PO

05/10/2025

Yesterday 4th October evening in Washington DC, I addressed members of the Nigeria Friendship Association, a group of professionals that began nearly 30 years ago when many of them were younger and studying in the United States. Today, they are accomplished professionals, mostly living around Washington DC, the Maryland, and Virginia Area (DMV) and beyond. What struck me most about them is their unwavering commitment to education, which they have supported consistently over the years, both in the U.S. and back home in Nigeria.

Education remains the most vital investment any nation can make in its future. With over 24 million out-of-school children, the highest number in the world, Nigeria has over 24 million reasons to fear what lies ahead if we fail to act and address education. No nation grows beyond the quality of its human capital, and education is the foundation for building that capital.

In a time when Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the world of work and innovation, education is no longer optional, it is essential for daily life. We must equip our young people with the knowledge and skills to compete globally, not just to survive but to lead. The efforts of associations like the Nigeria Friendship Association give hope that together, we can rebuild Nigeria through learning, compassion, and collective action.

A New Nigeria is POssible.

- PO

01/10/2025

My president

26/09/2025

Participation in Black Congressional Week Events in Washington, DC

Yesterday, Thursday, 25th September, in Washington, DC, I participated in the activities of Black Congressional Week, with special emphasis on Georgia State events.

First was the Congressional Black Caucus Week Reception, hosted by U.S. Senators Jon Ossoff and Reverend Raphael Warnock at the U.S. Senate Kennedy Caucus Room. Senator Warnock, a strong advocate for Africa’s development, encouraged me to discuss African democracy and development.

Second was an engagement hosted by Georgia Power, the largest independent power company in Georgia, which generates and distributes over 20,000 megawatts of electricity nationwide. My conversation with the company’s CEO, Ms Kim Clark, was deeply insightful.

Third was the One Voice Africa event, organised by a group committed to defending Black immigrant dignity. I urged them to take a greater interest in promoting good governance in Africa, noting that Africa’s potential is immeasurable if led by visionary and responsible leaders.

Finally, the highlight of the day was the conferment of Honorary Citizenship of Georgia on me by the State of Georgia.

For me, the day’s events were about learning, serving, and remaining committed to building a new Nigeria that is truly possible.

- Mr. Peter Obi

25/09/2025

The USA Trip and Reflections on Leadership

I left Lagos yesterday, the 24th of Sept, for a 3-day trip to the USA, covering Washington and Chicago, with a stopover in Atlanta. I travelled with Delta Airlines, the first airline in the United States, which has been in existence for over 100 years.

We arrived at Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport, the busiest airport in the world. It handles over 100 million passengers annually—about five times the total traffic of all Nigerian airports combined. The airport is owned by the City of Atlanta and generates about $32 billion annually (roughly Nigeria’s 2024 operational budget) for the city, and $70 billion (almost twice Nigeria’s 2025 budget) for the Atlanta metropolitan area and the State of Georgia.

Atlanta City itself runs on an annual budget of about $3 billion (over ₦4.5 trillion). Its current Mayor, Mr Andre Dickens, was a businessman before going into politics. His key commitments include public safety, tackling crime, creating opportunities for young people, and ensuring a minimum of $15 an hour for council workers. He is estimated to be worth about $10 million.

Yesterday, after meeting Mayor Andre Dickens, we both travelled on the same flight to Washington. At Atlanta airport, on the plane, and upon arrival at Ronald Regan National Airport, there was no special announcement of his presence, no aides carrying his bags, and no jumping the queue during boarding or disembarkation.

In Nigeria, governors—most of whom oversee budgets smaller than Atlanta’s—and even local government chairmen, whose allocations are less than 1% of Atlanta’s, would have constituted a public nuisance with sirens, protocol officers, endless announcements, large entourages, and posters everywhere.

Our public conduct and behaviour must change.

A New Nigeria is POssible.

- PO

02/07/2025

Words engraved on our hearts just few years ago. What's your take on this coalition?

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