We choose to be poor – Peter Obi blasts Nigerians

Former 2023 statesmanlike campaigner of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has blamed Nigeria’s deepening poorness connected mediocre enactment and what helium described arsenic a civilization of celebrating corrupt nationalist officials.

Obi made the remarks connected Thursday successful Abuja portion receiving members of the Association of Skilled and Vocational Artisans of Nigeria (ASVAN), led by its National President, Obijuru Everest.

Addressing the delegation, the erstwhile politician of Anambra State said Nigeria is abundantly blessed with some earthy and quality resources, but continues to conflict due to the fact that of misplaced priorities and anemic governance.

“Nigeria should not beryllium a mediocre country,” Obi said. “We person what it takes to beryllium 1 of the strongest economies successful the world, but atrocious enactment and incorrect choices person kept our radical successful hardship.”

He argued that the concern is worsened by a societal civilization that honours individuals accused of looting nationalist funds.

“We are mediocre due to the fact that we person chosen to beryllium poor. We springiness titles and front-row seats of honour to those who bargain nationalist funds, and yet we expect to grow,” helium stated.

According to Obi, corruption remains 1 of the biggest obstacles to economical progress, arsenic funds meant for nationalist servic...