Obi made the call on Thursday when he spoke with newsmen after visiting the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde.
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Obi said this in a message on Wednesday to commemorate International Youth Day 2021.
Obi received eulogies from the Superior General and Hospital Administrator of Immaculate Heart Hospital, Nkpor, Rev. Sister Mary Claude Oguh, when he recently visited the hospital as part of his 60th birthday celebrations and made a donation of N2.5 million to them for improved healthcare delivery.
Obi, who spoke at the recent Anambra PDP’s Reconciliation and Stakeholders Meeting at Awka, organised by Valentine Ozigbo, stated that it is important to elect into public offices, those who are still young and burning with youthful energy. He said that good governance is very demanding and can easily overwhelm any leader who is elderly and weak.
Obi, who was the Vice Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the last general election, marked his 60th birthday on July 19, 2021.
Describing Obi as her ‘big brother’, Chimamanda in a Facebook tribute to Obi, who recently clocked 60, also wrote: “Thank you for honouring our parents when they were here – your many long visits in Abba, regaling them with your stories, both of them amused, Mummy calling you her ‘first son,’ Daddy chuckling from time to time.
Okowa’s felicitation was contained in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Olisa Ifeajika, on Tuesday.
Describing the celebrant as a seasoned administrator and astute politician, Kalu urged Obi to sustain his good deeds.
As one desirous of acquiring knowledge, I carried a note pad and biro always to catch ideas that are in constant flight.
Obi spoke Saturday during the 40th anniversary of Bishop Okeke’s priestly ordination at the Basilica of the Holy Trinity, Onitsha. The mass led by Francis Cardinal Arinze, featured over 20 bishops and many priests.
He lamented that things were going from bad to worse for majority of Nigerians owing to the mindless actions of some leaders
Obi in a statement by his Media Office also commended the other contestants that participated in the election for their hard work and sacrifices.
Obi spoke at the Maiden Synod of the New Bishop of Mbamili Diocese, Anglican Communion held in Umuenwelum Anam, Anambra West Local Government Area of Anambra State.
The Chairman of CLO in Anambra State, Vincent Ezekwueme, made the appeal while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria on Thursday in Enugu.
Umeh, who spoke during the recent investiture of 24 seminarians with Clerical Soutanes at the seminary, described Obi as one who not only preaches but supports job creation for a better and prosperous society.
This is according to the Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party for the 2019 elections, Peter Obi.
Speaking at the 6th Synod of the Aguata Diocese, Anglican Communion, at St John de Divine Anglican Church, Oko, Anambra State, Obi blamed the current woes facing the country on political leaders, who, he said, have plunged the nation into economic doom due to many years of accumulated leadership failure.
Obi made this known during the 2nd International Conference of Banking and Finance, held at the Faculty of Business Administration, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, on May 25, 2021
Obi said this on Tuesday at the fourth Adada Public Lecture organised by the Association of Nsukka Professors at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
Obi raised the alarm in a statement issued on Friday by his Media Office, signed by his Special Adviser, Valentine Obienyem