The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general election in Nigeria, Peter Obi has applauded young Nigerians, in different fields of endeavour who have continued to blaze the trail on the global stage.
He described it as a thing of joy to read their success stories, insisting that by delivering the right leadership in the New Nigeria, the youth will continue to soar higher on the global stage.
“Recently, I read the story of Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon, a 33-year-old British-Nigerian lady who has been appointed the Chancellor of Glasgow Caledonian University, United Kingdom, making her the youngest person to hold such a position in the UK.
“Next is Nigerian-American singer, Collins Obinna Chibueze, popularly known as Shaboozey, who has made history by topping the US Billboard's Hot Country.”
He encouraged them to inspire the younger ones who look up to them and continue to contribute to the development of the nation.
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“Songs chart. Shaboozey rose to global prominence with his hit song ‘A Bar Song (Tipsy)'.
“And just yesterday, it was reported in the media how the Harvard Kennedy School (HKS) in the US elected another Nigerian, Ijeoma Akunyili, as an alumni board member of the institution.
“I am glad to celebrate these young Nigerians and many other unsung heroes not captured in the media, and whose stories of success remind us of the endless flow of creativity and infinite supply of talents with which Nigeria is endowed.
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“Given the right leadership in the country, Nigerian youths will continue to excel on the global stage. I sincerely congratulate them on their recent achievements and urge them not to rest on their oars but to strive harder for higher goals.
“I also encourage them to inspire the younger ones who look up to them and continue to contribute to the development of our nation. By delivering the right leadership, in New Nigeria, our youth will continue to soar higher on the global stage.
“It is upon these foundations that we shall build the New Nigerian.”
