REPORTER: UCHE NDEKE
21/08/26. PETER OBI/ ANAMBRA
The Presidential Candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC ,Mr Peter Obi says the economic agenda of his administration will be anchored on production, investment, enterprise and human capital development.
Addressing journalists in his Onitsha residence on the commencement of his campaign for the 2027 general, Mr Obi said that he would raise agricultural productivity by securing farming communities, expanding irrigation, improving rural roads and storage, and linking farmers to finance and markets.
He pledged to create a business environment free of unnecessary regulations, infrastructural barriers and to manage public finances responsibly so that every naira will have a clear purpose.
” Nigerians deserve leaders who will engage them, listen to their concerns, and present clear solutions to unite the country, defeat insecurity, pull people out of poverty, drastically reduce hunger and the number of out-of-school children, improve education and healthcare, and build growth that serves everyone, especially the most vulnerable.”
On security, Mr Obi stressed the need for improved intelligence gathering and coordination among agencies, stronger Community policing, border management and deployment of morden crime fighting technology to secure the country.
He described Nigeria’s young population as its greatest asset stressing that he is committed to improving basic education, strengthening universities and expanding technical and vocational training to produce skilled professionals across various fields.
" We will create a business environment where entrepreneurs can invest, hire, and grow without unnecessary regulatory or infrastructure barriers.And we will manage public finances responsibly. Every naira should have a clear purpose, and major public investments should have measurable outcomes.The goal is not growth for its own sake, but an economy that produces more, employs more people, creates wealth, and improves living standards"
On regional development, the Former Governor of Anambra State said that he was committed with his running mate Alhaji Rabiu Kwankwaso to unlocking the distinct assets in each geo-political zone, from agriculture and agro-processing in the North-West and North-Central to reconstruction in the North-East, manufacturing and technology in the South-West, entrepreneurial strength in the South-East, and greater value from oil and gas alongside maritime in the South-South, with the Federal Capital Territory serving as a model of efficient urban planning.
