The 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has accused the Nigerian government of harbouring more corrupt individuals than the wider society.
Speaking at Nexford University’s 4th graduation ceremony in Lagos at the weekend, Obi lamented that Nigeria is being exploited by public officials who misuse resources for personal gain.
Obi, who was the Guest Speaker of the ceremony emphasised the importance of strong leadership, noting that it is crucial to manage the affairs of the country.
“For governance, don’t think when we talk about vices, it is only Yahoo boys. There are actually more Yahoo people in government than there are outside because we have turned the entire country into a crime scene where people inside are stealing and people outside are stealing”, he stated.
Obi further spoke on quality leadership urging the graduates to become positive change agents in their communities, saying: “You are a victim of Nigeria because our age and the age before has refused to do what is right and you are suffering it”.
In her remarks, the former Minister of Solid Minerals and CEO Human Capital Africa, Oby Ezekwesili highlighted the importance of selfless service as the bedrock of leadership.
Mrs. Ezekwesili urged the graduates to engage in services that impact positively on both their workspace and the country as a whole.
Speaking to newsmen on the sidelines of the event , Obi emphasised the critical role of online education as a tool for addressing Nigeria’s educational challenges and driving national development.
He highlighted successful models from countries like Pakistan, India, and Turkey, which have used online platforms to educate vast populations effectively. He also stressed that Nigeria must combine online and physical education to cater to its large population while enhancing access to quality learning.
