I’ll champion united, productive Nigeria — Obi

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde (second left) presenting a gift to ADC Presidential aspirant, Mr. Peter Obi (second right); while former Governor of Enugu State, Okwesilieze Nwodo (right); Senator Ben Obi (left) and Chief Alli Odefa look on, during a courtesy visit to Governor' Makinde in Ibadan.

•Holds meeting with Makinde

FORMER Labour Party, LP, presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Mr Peter Obi,has reiterated his vision of a more united, secure and productive Nigeria.

Obi disclosed this after a meeting with Governor Seyi Makinde at the Oyo State Secretariat, describing the engagement as part of ongoing consultations focused on Nigeria’s future.

Addressing journalists, he explained that his visit formed part of wider discussions with key stakeholders on national issues and the need for collaboration across political lines.

He said: “We have come to consult and to continue discussions with the Governor on issues that concern the future of our country. My dear brother, the Governor, and I share a common belief that Nigeria must work for everyone, and that is the focus of our engagement.

“What we are doing is not about politics for its sake, it is about Nigeria and how we can build a better nation for all our people.

“We are looking at a Nigeria that is united, secure and progressive, where every citizen has a fair chance to succeed based on merit and hard work, not connections.”

Emphasising the importance of national development and shared purpose, Obi said: “How do we build a better language? I’m not giving you the beat. Thank you. How can we build a better Nigeria, and Nigeria, where we will all be proud to save that country?”

Speaking on the expected outcome of such consultations, he maintained that the ultimate objective remained the progress and unity of the country.

On the need for economic transformation, he said: “I am more united, secure, progressive Nigeria, where we are gonna move the country from consumption to production, and get our people employed in everything.”

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