Politics
… reiterates need for Nigeria to shift from consumption to production
By Victoria Frances
PETER Obi, 2023 presidential candidate of Labour Party, LP, has reiterated the need for Nigeria to move from consumption to production.
Obi stated this on his X handle while narrating his experience with some African leaders at a meeting in Kigali, Rwanda.
The full tweets on his X on Tuesday, September 10, handle reads:
“In pursuit of my desires and soul-searching for solutions for our country’s and continental challenges, I was in Kigali, Rwanda , over the weekend. I had several meetings, planned and some sudden with notable people in the development sector, and discussed a range of issues, especially from personal to sports and food insecurity.
“Most of the comments, I had resonated well with belief for example, whenever I talk about productivity, I maintain that our productivity is low and my emphasis remains on our country moving from consumption to production.
“The Former Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Hailemariam Desalegn @HMDessalegn shared that in their dealings with the Chinese, they found that the Chinese produce 6-7 times what the Ethiopians can produce, and they decided to do something about it.
“Today, he recounted: “I can comfortably say that the average Ethiopian produces 60-70% of what the Chinese can do.”
“At the height of my meetings, and engagements was a gracious opportunity to meet with the legendary Rwanda President @PaulKagame, with whom I had very useful discussions on things that resonate with me every day, especially what is required for Africa to move forward.
“He remains committed to the management of scarce resources and serving the people faithfully, which resonates with me deeply.
“Finally, I spoke at the Sherrie Silver Foundation’s “The Silver Gala”. While looking around the hall, I saw a continent on the rise if only we could have the right Leadership and invest in the entrepreneurial, innovative energy of our youths.
“Overall, my experience in Kigali have reinforced my belief that the new Nigeria is possible and that Africa, the continent, is on the rise and unstoppable. -PO”
A.I
Sept. 10, 2024
Tags: Labour Party LP Peter Obi Victoria Frances
