We have more ‘Yahoo boys’ in government than on the streets – Peter Obi

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  • Peter Obi, at Nexford University’s graduation, criticised Nigeria’s leadership, calling the country a “crime scene” due to corruption
  • Obi urged graduates to embody integrity, character, and service to rebuild the nation and address past leadership failures
  • He praised Nexford University’s distance-learning model and advocated for expanding affordable education in Nigeria

Obi charges the graduating students to challenge for a better country as they are, in his words, the leaders of tommorow. Image: FB/Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Peter ObiSource: FacebookThe truth is, there are more yahoo people in government than outside it because weve turned the entire country into a crime scene, with people both inside and outside stealing. Its not rocket science, but its not easy. Its about having a strong character and resisting the temptation to do wrong, he stated. Youve gained knowledge todayuse it to help change society. Youre victims of a system where past generations have failed to do what is right, and now youre bearing the consequences, he said. Former minister urges graduands to be patrioticSee this graduation as an opportunity to servewhether in your workspaces or in the country at large. The world of work today is vastly different from what it used to be, and you must master it. Obi reiterates commitment to revolutionising NigeriaA single misstep at this stage could have consequences, but I was inspired to share insights that might guide them in their next steps. By empowering our youth with access to quality education, we are strengthening the very foundation of our nation and taking significant strides toward building the New Nigeria we all aspire to, Obi concluded. Obi outlines expectation for Trump

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