Peter Obi, a contender for the Labour Party’s presidential nomination, “has urged Nigerian students to take their education more seriously. He claims that when coupled with the proper attitude and behavior, a good education will provide them with a wealth of opportunity.”
Obi made this statement at the three-year memorial service held by the Nigerian Book Foundation in honor of His Majesty Prof. Chukwuemeka Ike, a novelist and former traditional head of Ndikelionwu.
According to him, “He told the pupils that having a solid education will make them successful in life, not having a lot of money.”
“He emphasized that his parents’ biggest gift to him was education, which is still today.”
According to PUNCH, “When describing his life’s journey, Obi recalled how, as a young student, he met and was inspired by many education champions.”
“He described how, while he was a young student, he frequently came into contact with outstanding persons, such the late Igbo leader Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, former President Yakubu Gowon, and Nigerian Cardinal of the Catholic Church Francis Cardinal Arinze.” Source stated.
PUNCH reported that, He claimed, “I was able to climb up the ladder of success and become what I am now because I received an excellent education. I enjoyed reuniting with each of these folks and working closely with them in my capacity as governor. How far education can get you in life is this.”
Prof. Stella Okunna, co-President of the Nigerian Book Foundation, “welcomed Obi and thanked him for speaking to the students, praising his love of learning.”
“Okunna recounted how Anambra State rose from position 26 to position 1 in WAEC and NECO during Obi’s rule.”
“She said Obi erected the Kenneth Dike State Library, where the celebration was place, and that it was Obi who founded the Nigerian Book Foundation to aid young pupils.” Source stated.
PUNCH further reported, “His Majesty Igwe Chidubem Iweka III, the traditional head of the Obosi community and co-host of the event, revealed that Obi attended the event because he loves learning.” Source added.
Source: PUNCH
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