Chance Visits to INEC Registration Centres
On my return to Anambra State yesterday, and on my way to attend some scheduled engagements, I made impromptu visits to the INEC voter registration centres at the Civic Centre, Nibo, and Nrijiofor Primary School, Nri.
I was pleased to see Nigerians registering to vote. I took the opportunity to commend those who had turned out and to encourage every eligible citizen to do the same. I reminded them that the journey to good governance does not begin on Election Day; it begins with voter registration. Registering to vote is not just a civic responsibility — it is an investment in the Nigeria we all desire.
I urged everyone who is eligible but has not yet registered to do so without delay. I also appealed to those who have already registered to encourage their family members, friends, neighbours, and colleagues to take advantage of the ongoing exercise before the deadline.
Every registered voter strengthens our democracy and brings us one step closer to building the secure, united, productive, and prosperous Nigeria we all seek.
A New Nigeria is POssible. -PO
For the APC bots coming. APC was the party most people in the survey felt close to. The Olodo uprising means people can't connect clear retrogression and lack of public services with their electoral choices. No piped water, no sewage, poor electricity – yet you support APC!
@docneto They're stupid people and think everyone of us is stupid as them. The Tinubu that put those people around himself knows those people a thousand times more than these fellas. He knows those people around him are just as 'clean' as he is.
They want to absolve Tinubu of the scandal
PRESS STATEMENT: - NDC Demands Immediate Sack of Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila Over Massive Corruption Scandal Involving Fake Agency and Sale of Appointments.
Education Crisis: Calls for Fundamental Change, Not Just Policy
The Federal Government has finally admitted to its poor management of the education sector. Recently, the Minister of Education acknowledged that the policy separating junior and senior secondary schools has failed to improve educational outcomes. This is evident in recent examination results. In 2024, the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) reported that only 38.32% of candidates passed English and Mathematics in the WASSCE. In 2025, only 32% passed the computer-based WASSCE. This poor performance has been consistent across major examinations over the past two years.
This admission is tragic because education is the most vital contributor to human capital development, which forms the foundation for growth and economic development of any society. We cannot overcome economic stagnation without prioritising education, healthcare, and job creation to lift millions of unemployed youths out of poverty. As successful Asian nations have demonstrated, educational excellence requires sustained investment in curriculum development, motivated teachers, and better learning environments.
Unfortunately, the government continues to neglect the sector. In the 2026 budget, education received only ₦3.52 trillion, just 6.17% of total expenditure, down from 7.87% in 2025, and well below UNESCO’s recommended 15–20%. This low allocation indicates a failure to recognise education as a driver of sustained economic growth.
Education advocate, Mr Alex Onyia @winexviv , recently revealed that Nigeria failed to sponsor students to the International STEM and Mathematics Olympiads due to a lack of funding. It is heartbreaking that the government can sponsor hundreds to irrelevant international conferences yet fail to support its brightest students on the world stage.
The Minister’s admission reflects a broader failure of public leadership. The issue is not the JSS/SSS policy itself, but the lack of commitment to properly fund, manage, and deliver quality education.
In Anambra State, we proved that committed leadership can transform educational outcomes. Through effective funding, oversight, provision of laptops, generators, internet connectivity, and other learning aids, we turned the sector around. For example, our effort in providing computers across all secondary schools (public and private in the state) was recognised by HP Africa Head, who declared that Anambra had procured the largest number of laptops for school children of any subnational government in Africa.
For the future of our society, we must deliberately invest in education, healthcare, and job creation. As I have always said, failing to do the right things is equivalent to abusing society, and the society we abuse today will take its revenge on us and our children tomorrow.
A New Nigeria is POssible. -PO
@misaq002 You and I know that the verse is not complete. It starts with where it talked about anyone killing a soul. In that very same chapter and surrounding verses, it went on to give justification for killing.
But continue
For the Obidients insulting me, let’s be very objective. I have been Party Chairman, Deputy Governor, Governor, Senator, and Minister. Then put credentials of your principal, and then let us see what I did as Governor of Ebonyi State and what he did. You have no right to insult me.
- Dave Umahi
This is in poor taste.
Societies are not built on people's benevolence but rather on structures that are put in place to correct things and also enforce better behavior.
Comments like this, subtly absolves the government of its responsibilities, though unwittingly.
Keep throwing nylon and plastic into the gutter.
Then when the rain comes and your street floods, you’ll say, Nigeria happened.
Some of the things happening to us, na us dey do ourselves.
This youngster, Don Anele Munachimso Marvelous, was the best Chemistry student in Nigeria in IGCSE. He won the ₦5 million star prize as the best in the 2026 South East Maths Olympiad. He also took first position in the country at the National Mathematics competition in Abuja.
He also won a $100k scholarship in Canada.
He will compete with students from 154 other countries in Rome, Italy, this Saturday.
He is a genius, and the world will know him.
Out of curiosity, before foreigners were chased away, were you prevented from selling these?
You guys have unbelievably low expectations. You don't have aspirations and it's very sad to behold.
All you pretentious fence-sitters that were criticising Peter Obi are suddenly quiet about this Gbajabiamala matter o.
We all know what we are doing. You claim to have no sides but your criticism and snide remarks are kept for the ONLY candidate with a clean record who wants the nation to be better. God will judge you!
"I appeal to every eligible Nigerian who has not yet registered for a Permanent Voter Card (PVC) to do so.
I understand that some people chose not to register after what happened in 2023, and I know many have their reasons. But we must not give up on our country. Every vote determines the future of Nigeria. Let us rise above disappointment, register, collect our PVCs, and participate in building the Nigeria we all desire."
— NDC presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi
The question is: how many more fictitious agencies are receiving budgetary allocations, operating out of government offices, and employing phoney staff who receive salaries and estacodes from taxpayers' money?
Our country just literally got hijacked by a group of urban bandits!
Over the past few days, our team has continued to engage with citizens across the FCT, particularly within AMAC, moving from one community to another to encourage, especially first-time voters, to take advantage of the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise.
From Apo Mechanic Village to Gishiri, Mabushi, Wuse, Nyanya, Karu, Gwarinpa, Lugbe, Kubwa, and several other communities, the response has been truly inspiring. We have met young people filled with hope, women determined to shape a better future, artisans, traders, professionals, and ordinary Nigerians who understand that lasting change begins with active participation.
It was particularly encouraging to be joined yesterday by our leader, Mr. @PeterObi, at Waru, Wazobia, where he once again reminded our people that democracy only works when citizens actively participate. His presence further strengthened our collective resolve to ensure that no eligible voter is left behind.
The ongoing Continuous Voter Registration exercise will close on 10th July. Every eligible Nigerian who is yet to register, transfer their registration, or complete the process should seize this opportunity. Your participation in this exercise is more than a civic responsibility; it is your voice, your power, and your contribution to building the Nigeria we all desire.
A better Nigeria remains possible, but it requires the participation of every one of us.
-DrMo