Peter Obi Advocates Stronger International Partnerships for Nigeria’s Development in Paris
Peter Obi Advocates Stronger International Partnerships for Nigeria’s Development in Paris
Peter Obi Advocates Stronger International Partnerships for Nigeria’s Development in Paris
Former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi has called for stronger international partnerships, competent leadership and increased investment in human development to accelerate Nigeria’s economic growth and national development.
Obi disclosed this after participating in a roundtable discussion at the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) office in Paris, France, where policymakers, diplomats, development experts, representatives of international organisations and international media professionals discussed Nigeria’s future and its role in an increasingly interconnected world.
According to him, the discussions focused on development cooperation and the need to strengthen bilateral partnerships that can drive economic growth, improve citizens’ welfare, create productive opportunities and promote sustainable national development.
Obi reiterated his belief that Nigeria possesses the human and natural resources required to become a united, secure, prosperous and globally competitive nation.
He stressed the importance of competent, accountable and compassionate leadership that prioritises investment in education, healthcare, productive enterprise, the rule of law and strong institutions rather than what he described as a politics of consumption.
The former governor maintained that Nigeria’s development prospects depend on deliberate policy choices and a shift towards a productive economy capable of creating jobs, reducing poverty and improving living standards.
He called for a transition from consumption to production, poverty to prosperity, and wasted potential to shared progress.
Obi further emphasised that good governance, fiscal responsibility and mutually beneficial international partnerships would be essential to building an economy that works for all Nigerians.
He said such efforts could also help restore Nigeria’s standing in the international community and unlock the country’s development potential.
Peter Obi Advocates Stronger International Partnerships for Nigeria’s Development in Paris
