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Peter Obi Celebrates Nigerian Youths Making Globally Achievements
Peter Obi, former Anambra State governor and presidential candidate, has once again voiced his belief in the unlimited potential of Nigerian youths, calling for greater investment in their education and future.
Obi expressed his admiration for two exceptional Nigerian children, Eniola Shokunbi and David Akiogbe, whose remarkable achievements have not only brought them global recognition but also highlighted the untapped talents of millions of other Nigerian youths.
On his official X handle, Obi shared an inspiring post about the accomplishments of the two young Nigerians who are making a significant impact in their respective fields.
The first of these rising stars is 12-year-old Eniola Shokunbi, a Nigerian girl based in Connecticut, USA.
Eniola has made a groundbreaking achievement by designing an air filter aimed at reducing the spread of airborne diseases in schools.
Her innovative solution has been approved for funding by the Connecticut State Bond Commission, which has granted her a substantial $11.5 million to further develop the air filter.
This funding will allow Eniola to take her design to the next level, potentially improving health and safety standards in schools not just in the U.S., but around the world.
The second young achiever Obi celebrated is 15-year-old David Akiogbe, a Nigerian boy who scored an impressive 1580 on his Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT), a standardized test used for college admissions in the United States.
His exceptional performance on the SAT has garnered attention from top academic institutions, including the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), which confirmed his score.
The inspiring stories of Eniola Shokunbi and David Akiogbe have served as a beacon of hope for millions of Nigerians, proving that the country’s youth can achieve greatness if given the right opportunities.
Obi congratulated both Eniola and David for their remarkable achievements, acknowledging that they not only bring honour to Nigeria but also inspire other young Nigerians to pursue their dreams and reach for the stars.
In his closing remarks, Obi expressed his confidence in the potential of Nigeria’s youth, stating, “With such future stars on the horizon, I am very confident that a New Nigeria is possible.”
Former US President and first Black president, Barack Obama, speaks on leadership and gender. He spoke about how it would be nice for women to be in charge every now and then, as it would strike a balance and advance the government.
“Even when I was President, I sometimes fantasized about if you put women in charge of every government for like two years, and then just kind of saw, ‘All right, how are things going?’”
“I have a strong belief that things wouldn’t be perfect, but they’d be better. I’m confident about that. I really do,” he added.
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, speaks on the state of the country and President Tinubu’s reign.
He analyses it and shares how Tinubu has made tough decisions. “About three years ago, President Bola Tinubu assumed office amid some very significant and structural challenges, and physical challenges.”
“His administration chose to confront the long-standing distortions rather than postpone them, and those decisions were indeed very difficult and were not politically convenient. And because of those decisions, Nigerians have borne some real costs.”
“Today, however, Nigeria is moving from the difficult work of reforms and stabilisation towards a new phase of growth and shared prosperity.”
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, speaks on the road projects in Abuja and their completion. He shared that they will be completed and described them as Tinubu’s Christmas gift to citizens.
“We have promised the residents that this will be their Christmas gift by Mr President as part of their Christmas gift so that they’ll go back home and enjoy their Christmas celebration.
“You can imagine the happiness of those who stay here. You know that with these roads, the economy of the affected communities will change,” he said.
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