The former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, says despite the evident high talent, profound productivity, and undeniable progressiveness of the Nigerian people, the nation is being hindered by a failure in leadership.
He said this in a post on his X handle congratulating Nigerian Author Prof. Chika Unigwe for earning two global honorary distinctions in recognition of her artistic and literary contributions to Belgium.
Unigwe was honored with a Knight of the Order of the Crown and a Proclamation/Oorkonde by the Christoffel Plantin Fonds, showcasing her remarkable achievements.
“I am again exhilarated by the intriguing story of a Nigerian author, Prof Chika Unigwe, who recently earned two global honorary distinctions: the decoration of Knight of the Order of the Crown and recognition with a Proclamation/Oorkonde by the Christoffel Plantin Fonds, in recognition of her artistic and literary contributions to the nation of Belgium.
“Her iconic rise, therefore, comes as no surprise, as I have always expressed confidence in the highly creative and productive nature of Nigerians,” Obi said.
“We are a nation of highly talented, deeply productive, and undoubtedly progressive people, only held backward by leadership failure.”
I am again exhilarated by the intriguing story of a Nigerian author, Prof @chikaunigwe, who recently earned two global honorary distinctions: the decoration of Knight of the Order of the Crown and recognition with a Proclamation/Oorkonde by the Christoffel Plantin Fonds, pic.twitter.com/zUUmGg9rWH
— Peter Obi (@PeterObi) December 14, 2023
The former Anambra State governor noted that Unigwe’s success was anticipated, given his unwavering confidence in the creative and productive nature of Nigerians.
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He pointed out the numerous uplifting stories of Nigerians making global impact is seeing them as harbingers of a New Nigeria.
Despite the current brain drain in the country, Obi remained optimistic, stating that it could ultimately transform into a brain gain for Nigeria in the future.
“Again, what seems like a brain drain in our Nigerian society today, will eventually turn out to be our brain gain in the future, as I have maintained,” the ex-governor said.
“The many heartwarming and inspiring stories of Nigerians making impacts on the global stage can signal the coming of a New Nigeria when our global talents, will unite with our local talents to move our nation forward.”
