Yesterday, May 19th, in Abuja, I attended the Presidential screening organised by our party, which took over two and a half hours. They carefully reviewed all my documents, including my degree certificates, NYSC credentials, and age declarations.
During the process, I also addressed questions regarding my vision for a new Nigeria and the type of leadership our nation urgently needs right now. Following this, I was cleared and received the presidential nomination form I had previously paid for.
I would like to commend the screening committee, led by former governor Sam Egwu, for their thorough and professional approach. Additionally, I appreciate our party's leadership for upholding the democratic process.
A New Nigeria is POssible. - PO
Education Challenge: Not Funding but failure of leadership and Accountability.
The recent comments made by the Minister of Education are quite alarming. Despite receiving nearly 80% of educational donor funding over the last ten years, the North-West and North-East regions still show the lowest literacy and numeracy rates in Nigeria.
This issue goes beyond just a lack of funding; it highlights failures in leadership, accountability, and governance. Financial resources alone do not guarantee proper education. What truly makes a difference in education is the responsible and transparent management of these funds, aimed at achieving tangible results and a genuine commitment to developing human capital.
We cannot continue to commend government budgets, donor contributions, and various intervention programs while millions of children in Nigeria still lack basic reading and writing skills, which are essential for thriving in today's world. The real tragedy lies not just in the numbers, but in the lost potential of countless children whose futures are being compromised by systemic inefficiency and corruption.
Nigeria’s most valuable asset is not its oil, politics, or propaganda. It resides in the human capital of our youth. A country that overlooks education is essentially setting itself up for cycles of poverty, insecurity, unemployment, and instability in the future.
The Minister’s statement should prompt a national dialogue on how public funds and donor contributions are utilised. Every kobo spent on education must lead to clear improvements in literacy rates, school enrollment, teacher performance, and overall learning outcomes. Anything less is unacceptable.
Countries that have developed successfully, or are on the fast track to development, have made substantial investments in education. Nations like China, India, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Bangladesh have recognised the invaluable impact of education on progress and growth.
Now, Nigeria must transition from mere discussions about education to achieving real outcomes. We need to construct schools, train teachers, modernise educational systems, enhance monitoring processes, and ensure every intervention directly benefits the children it is meant to serve, rather than being siphoned off by political intermediaries and bureaucratic systems.
A nation’s progress is closely linked to the quality of its education system.
A brighter future for Nigeria is achievable! -PO
At ADC, Amaechi is at Limbo, and lost.
Remember he claimed to be more knowledgeable than PO when it comes to politics.
He will learn politics, but this time, the hard way.
HAPPENING NOW:
Historic moment in Banjul as Peter Obi is honored with the Official Key to the City of Banjul and conferred with a prestigious chieftaincy title, a rare and symbolic recognition reserved for distinguished global figures whose influence transcends the borders of Africa.
By presenting the Key to the City, the authorities of Banjul formally welcomed Peter Obi as a friend of the city and an ambassador of shared African values, acknowledging his consistent advocacy for good governance, economic development, and the empowerment of people across the continent.
Some Obidients over estimates themselves, the country is dying and all you care about is your ego, allow @PeterObi to make his decisions , whatever he decides we will follow, go back to oblivion where you belong before PO.
I sincerely congratulate a Nigerian-British politician, Mrs Abigail Marshall Katung, who emerged as the first African Lord Mayor of Leeds in the United Kingdom and has been officially sworn in as the 130th lord mayor of Leeds.
It is with deep sadness that I received the reports of the death of my dear elder brother; the first civilian governor of Abia State and former minister of science, technology and innovation, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu.
I am shocked by the reports of the death of yet another vibrant Nollywood actor, Pope Obumneme Odonwodo, popularly known as Junior Pope. Our entertainment industry, and indeed our dear nation, is once again thrown into mourning, by the death of this young talented actor.
On this remarkable day, I celebrate three great minds, pillars of wisdom, kindness, and strength: Yesterday, I had the privilege of visiting two prominent father figures in Lagos: Pa Ayo Adebanjo at 96 and Dr. Pascal Gabriel Dozie at 85.
#ThankYouPeterObi is quite an intelligent response to them. No need for long stories. Any tweet about the borehole, simply put the hashtag there and move on.
Good one Obidients! 👏👏👏
You’re criticizing the aesthetics of Peter Obi’s boreholes, meanwhile see what they got from the government you loudly support… Are you not a senior witch? #ThankYouPeterObi