Former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has restated his commitment to transforming Northern Nigeria through massive investment in agriculture, education, healthcare, and poverty reduction.
Speaking during an interview on Arise TV, Obi said the North remains Nigeria’s biggest economic advantage due to its vast land and untapped agricultural potential.
He disclosed that he is currently engaging and collaborating with key northern political figures, including Nasir El-Rufai, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, and other influential stakeholders, in a bid to build support for his vision.
“I am working with them so they can back me. Nobody can do what I intend to do in the northern part of Nigeria,” Obi stated.
According to him, Nigeria can generate more wealth through agriculture than it currently earns from crude oil, if the sector is properly developed and supported.
Obi stressed that the path to securing the North lies in addressing poverty and investing in human capital.
“I will rebuild the North. Nigeria’s greatest asset is in the North. There is vast land for agriculture, and we can make more money through agriculture than we make from oil. If we want to secure the North today, we need to start investing in agriculture, pulling people out of poverty, investing in education and health,” he added.
He concluded by expressing confidence that Northern Nigeria holds a strong future if the right investments are made.
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