Obi at Commonwealth, speaks on Nigeria’s Democracy, Education, Youth Empowerment

Mr Peter Obi, Labour Party Presidential Candidate in 2023 Presidential election, Hon Shirley Botchwey Commonwealth Secretary General and Mrs Margaret Peter-Obi after their meeting at the Commonwealth HQ, Marlborough House, London UK

By TAMKO ALI

The Labour Party Presidential Candidate in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, continues his consultation and knowledge-seeking mission to the Commonwealth Headquarters.

Obi, who has been embarking on a wide range of consultations within and outside the country since 2023, acquiring knowledge preparatory to his Presidential ambition in 2027, was at the headquarters of the Commonwealth of Nations in London, United Kingdom, on Wednesday.

Obi was accompanied to the international body by his wife, Mrs Margaret Obi, where they met with the Secretary General of the global body of English-speaking nations, Shirley Botchwey.

Critical issues of our nation, democracy, education, and Youth Empowerment dominated the discussion at the enriching event.

Writing on his X handle about the meeting the LP standards bearer said, “On Wednesday, my wife and I met with the Commonwealth Secretary-General, Hon. Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, at the Commonwealth Headquarters in London. “Our discussions centred on promoting democracy, deepening the rule of law, expanding access to education, and empowering young people across Commonwealth nations.

“With over 2.5 billion of the Commonwealth’s population under the age of 30, young people remain the organisation’s greatest asset and hope for the future. I emphasised that for Nigeria, a nation richly endowed with human and natural resources, meaningful investment in education, innovation, and entrepreneurship is key to unlocking the vast potential of our youth. “When properly equipped, our young people will not only drive national development but also contribute significantly to global progress.