Reported by: Richard .O | Edited by: Gabriel Osa
A series of high-level engagements abroad is offering new perspectives on how Nigeria can chart a path toward national renewal. Former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, recently concluded a three-day working trip to the United States, where he held extensive discussions with global thought leaders and development experts.
Central to his visit was a meeting with Professor James Robinson, renowned economist and co-author of Why Nations Fail. In a two-hour discussion, Professor Robinson highlighted the paradox of nations like Nigeria that recognize the route to prosperity but repeatedly fail to act on it. He emphasized that humility and a willingness to learn are critical for any country seeking true progress.
Obi also referenced earlier engagements with Professor Peter M. Lewis of Johns Hopkins University, author of Growing Apart: Oil, Politics, and Economic Change in Indonesia and Nigeria. The comparative study between the two nations, once on similar economic trajectories but now sharply diverged, pushed Obi to travel to Indonesia for direct conversations with senior government officials, a former Vice President, and the country’s former President Joko Widodo.
Experts observing Obi’s global consultations note that such international learning experiences could provide practical frameworks for addressing Nigeria’s economic and governance challenges. Public reactions online have been mixed, with some praising his commitment to knowledge-driven leadership while others question whether these lessons can be effectively translated into Nigeria’s political landscape.
Nonetheless, Obi insists Nigeria’s challenges are not permanent. He maintains that with leadership anchored on competence, character, and compassion, the country can still be transformed into a nation of dignity and prosperity.
📩 Stone Reporters News
🌍 stonereportersnews.com | ✉️ info@stonereportersnews.com
📘 Facebook: Stone Reporters | 🐦 X (Twitter): @StoneReportNews
Add comment
Comments