Peter Obi: Nigeria needs collaborative leaders for national progress

• He said Nigeria could not hope to develop without leaders who work with the people for national development.

Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, believes Nigeria needs leaders who value public opinions to create a better nation.

Obi made this statement in Yola on Saturday while delivering the keynote speech at the American University of Nigeria’s 16th Annual Founder’s Day and 20th Anniversary celebration.

He emphasised that Nigeria’s development relies on leaders who collaborate with citizens for national progress.

“Leaders must be listeners and be ready to learn the right thing and to do it. Leaders must not act as though they know it all,” Obi said.

Atiku Abubakar, the 2023 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, defended the American University of Nigeria’s establishment during the ceremony.

He justified developing the university based on the American system, expressing his desire for Nigerians to access quality education without traveling to America.