The Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has advised Nigerian students to take their education more seriously, saying when combined with the right attitude and behaviour, good education will open many doors of opportunity for them in life.
He said, “By receiving good education, I was able to climb up the ladder of success and become what I am today. As a governor, I was pleased to meet all of these men again and work with them closely. That is how far education can take you in life.”
In welcoming and appreciating Obi for addressing the students, the co-President of the Nigerian Book Foundation, Prof. Stella Okunna, described Obi as a great lover of education. Okunna recalled how under Obi’s administration, Anambra State moved from 26th to the first position in WAEC and NECO. She revealed that it was Obi who instituted the Nigerian Book Foundation to help young students, stating that it was Obi who built the Kenneth Dike State Library where the event was held.
The traditional ruler of the Obosi community and co-host of the event, His Majesty Igwe Chidubem Iweka III, explained that Obi’s presence at the event was out of the love he has for education.All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from PUNCH.
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