Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has asserted that Nigeria’s persistent poverty stems from poor leadership and the veneration of public officials who loot state resources.
Speaking in Abuja while receiving a delegation from the Association of Skilled and Vocational Artisans of Nigeria (ASVAN), Obi argued that Nigeria’s vast natural and human resources should ordinarily place it among thriving economies.
“We are poor because we have chosen to be poor. We give titles and front-row seats of honour to those who steal public funds, and yet we expect to grow,” Obi stated.
He recalled conversations with Indonesian leaders who advised prioritizing anti-corruption efforts and heavy investment in education and healthcare to drive economic growth.
Obi urged citizens to stop “worshipping those who steal your Get The Full, Details. .
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