Old money.
Politics made him poorer.
Black card founding member.
Amex Platinum founding member.
Chairman of a successful bank at 34.
Seats in 3 banks before governorship.
$25 million annual turnover before 2002.
The other guy was in Chicago trying to score.
"In 1987, American Express introduced platinum card for 5000 people, here is mine. They later introduced the Black card in 1999 for 1000 people on the planet, here is mine. I had a viable business but going into Politics, it made me poorer." - Peter Obi
Na the kind house I expect some of those my Igbo brothers wey get better money to dey build be this, but if them them never carry that “nollywood igwe chair” in gold color put for parlour, their body no go calm😂
“I Don’t Know Why God Pun!shed Me By Making Me a Nigerian. The Worst Thing That Has Happened To Me Is Being Nigerian. Since Moving To The UK, Life Has Been Extremely Difficult. The Discrimination I Face Every Day Keeps Getting Worse. I’ve Worked As a Cleaner, a Care Worker, Cleaned Sh!t And Taken On All Sorts Of Jobs Just To Survive, Yet Life Remains a Struggle. I Have Been Bull!ed, Insulted, And Even Sl@pped. At The Same Time, I Don’t Feel Safe Returning To Nigeria Because Of The K!llings And Insecur!ty. Nigerians, Please Tell Me, What Am I Supposed To Do?.” ~ Lady Cries Out Bitterly 💔😢
Dear Young Nigerians,
One lesson from the 2023 elections, particularly in Lagos, should never be forgotten.
In the period following the presidential election and leading up to the governorship election, we witnessed a troubling shift in public discourse. Conversations that should have focused on competence, governance, development, and the future of our nation were gradually diverted towards tribal sentiments, ethnic divisions, and unnecessary suspicion among citizens.
Many sincere and well-meaning Nigerians participated in these conversations without realising that they were being drawn into narratives carefully designed by others.
Throughout history, whenever politicians find it difficult to compete on ideas, performance, character, or vision, some resort to exploiting the fault lines of ethnicity, religion, and identity. Their calculation is simple: a divided people are easier to manipulate than a united people.
Today, I see similar efforts emerging again, sometimes in more subtle and sophisticated ways. Narratives are planted, amplified, and circulated, often by individuals who genuinely believe they are defending a worthy cause, without recognizing the broader agenda behind such campaigns.
Let me state clearly that Pastor Enoch Adeboye remains one of the foremost fathers of faith in our nation. For decades, he has consistently preached the virtues of peace, prayer, love, reconciliation, and national unity. Even when faced with provocation, his response has always reflected humility, restraint, wisdom, and grace.
At 84 years of age, it would be unfair for young and able-bodied Nigerians to transfer to him responsibilities that properly belong to them. The task of building a better Nigeria rests primarily on the shoulders of the younger generation. It is their duty to lead the conversations, champion the reforms, and drive the positive change our nation urgently requires.
We must be careful not to become instruments in the hands of those who secretly nurture division while publicly preaching unity. In most cases, their target is not the individual being attacked; instead, it is the person who is attacking. Their real objective is to weaken the bonds that hold us together as one people and one nation.
I therefore urge all young Nigerians: do not allow anyone to recruit you into hatred. Do not allow anyone to weaponise your ethnicity, your faith, or your admiration for respected leaders.
Question every narrative. Verify every claim. Follow the facts. Resist manipulation.
The Nigeria of our dreams can only be built by citizens who refuse to be divided, who choose unity over hatred, and who place our collective future above narrow interests.
A New Nigeria is POssible. -PO
This Nigerian lady who teaches at a school in Japan broke down the Japanese style of learning that makes them very intelligent and productive.
I think this is smart learning. It will be helpful to Nigerian students, if it is adopted in our educational system.✍️