Who is Peter Gregory Obi?
Peter Gregory Obi was born on July 19, 1961, in Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria. He attended Christ the King College, Onitsha, where he completed his secondary school education. He was admitted to the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, in 1980 and graduated with a B.A. (Hons) in Philosophy in 1984.
After graduating from university, Obi worked as a banker for several years. He held senior positions at Fidelity Bank, Guardian Express Bank, and Next International Nigeria Ltd. In 2003, he was elected governor of Anambra State on the platform of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA).
Obi served as governor of Anambra State for three terms, from 2006 to 2014. During his tenure, he implemented a number of reforms that helped to improve the state’s economy and infrastructure. He also worked to reduce corruption and improve governance.
In 2019, Obi was elected as the vice presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on the ticket of Atiku Abubakar. The PDP lost the election to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
In 2022, Obi defected from the PDP to the Labour Party and became its presidential candidate for the 2023 election. He is seen as a popular and credible candidate, and his candidacy has generated a lot of excitement among Nigerians who are tired of the status quo.
Obi is a successful businessman and politician with a proven track record of performance. He is known for his honesty, integrity, and commitment to good governance. If elected president, he would be a breath of fresh air for Nigeria.
Here are some of the key achievements of Peter Obi during his time as governor of Anambra State:
- He reduced the state’s debt from N20 billion to N3 billion.
- He increased the state’s internally generated revenue from N300 million to N1.3 billion per month.
- He built 1,800 classrooms, 250km of roads, and 200 primary healthcare centers.
- He established the Anambra State Security Trust Fund, which helped to reduce crime in the state.
- He was the first governor in Nigeria to introduce the electronic payment of taxes.
Obi is a highly respected figure in Nigeria, and he is seen as a potential future president. He is a strong advocate for good governance and economic development, and he is committed to improving the lives of the Nigerian people.