10 Key Points To Take Away From Peter Obi’s Speech At Chatham House

Peter Obi’s Presentation at Chatham House on Monday has been described by many political observers within and outside Nigeria as a defining moment that will shape the views and minds of electorates ahead of February 25 election.

Obi, the Labour Party presidential candidate, spoke at the famous London based independent policy institute that is trusted for debate and dialogue.

The former governor of Anambra state dwelled extensively on his vision for policy change and the institutional reforms that the Labour Party has for Nigeria.

Here are 10 take aways from his speech:

“We would use merit to employ, dramatically reduce poverty and return Nigeria to a place of strategic relevance with high value”.

“Facilitate stronger institutions as a key anchor that will turn Nigeria from a country of oil consumption to a country that produces based on fast factors”

“Insecurity is a result of ineffective security strategy, address this by projecting strong leadership, state security and pursue a robust reform of security sector”

“Emphasise from consumption to production which is driven by agrarian revolution and export industrialisation, build dams for export and revenue generation”

“Borrowing must be for productive purposes, not consumption, enhance human capital development in our youths through investment in education, research and quality health”

“Pursue a compulsory technical education, digital skills from primary to secondary level, prioritise funding of the artificial sector, data science and blockchain. Our higher institutions will be renovated as research centres”

“ I will conduct an Afro-centric policy that will protect the rights of Nigerians abroad, advance the rights of Nigerians businesses abroad”

“ The problem of Nigeria is based on complex leadershi, I will lead Nigeria for an inclusive and sustaining Nigeria that works for all”

“ Nigeria’s resources will be most prudently used for Nigeria”

“As commander in Chief of Nigeria, I pledge our part to pursue policies that sustain an inclusive growth and development”