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The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has said Nigeria’s progress depends on leadership that combines competence, accountability and compassion to harness the country’s potential and drive sustainable development.
Obi made the remark in a post on his official X (formerly Twitter) account on Wednesday after participating in a high-level roundtable discussion titled “Nigeria in 2027 and Beyond”, organised by the European Council on Foreign Relations in Berlin, Germany, on Tuesday.
Nigeria in Focus at the ECFR Berlin Roundtable.
Yesterday, at the invitation of the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR), I had the honour of participating in a high-level roundtable discussion titled “Nigeria in 2027 and Beyond,” held at the ECFR office in Berlin,… pic.twitter.com/81mrloPdhg
— Peter Obi (@PeterObi) July 15, 2026
According to him, the discussions focused on Nigeria’s democratic journey beyond 2027, development cooperation, international affairs and ways to strengthen bilateral partnerships to drive economic growth.
Obi said Nigeria has the resources to become a prosperous and globally competitive nation but requires leadership that prioritises investment in people, education, healthcare, productive enterprise, the rule of law and strong institutions over what he described as the politics of consumption.
He also said Nigeria’s future depends on deliberate choices that move the country from consumption to production, poverty to prosperity, and division to unity, adding that good governance, fiscal responsibility and stronger international partnerships are key to achieving those goals.
“During the discussions, I reiterated my unwavering belief that Nigeria possesses all the human and natural resources required to become a prosperous, secure, and globally competitive nation.
“What is required is competent, accountable, and compassionate leadership that prioritises investment in people, education, healthcare, productive enterprise, the rule of law, and strong institutions over politics of consumption,” he said.
He added, “Nigeria’s future is bright, but only if we make the deliberate choices that will move our country from consumption to production, from poverty to prosperity, and from division to unity.”
“By embracing good governance, fiscal responsibility, and productive partnerships with the international community, we can build an economy that works for all Nigerians and restores our nation’s standing among the comity of nations.”
The former Anambra State governor noted that the event attracted policymakers, diplomats, development experts, business leaders, representatives of international organisations and members of the international media to discuss Nigeria’s future and its role in the global community.
He described the engagement as an important platform for strengthening international cooperation and building enduring partnerships.
