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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.”
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has reportedly declared a strike at Taraba State University over outstanding salary-related demands and delays in payments.
The strike is scheduled to begin today, October 12, 2026. According to the union’s chairman, the union had been engaging the Taraba State Government over its outstanding demands since February 2026.
“The union had exercised considerable patience and demonstrated its commitment to dialogue since February 2026, when it began engaging the Taraba State Government over the outstanding issues,” Mbave said.
“The union had earlier suspended its planned industrial action following an appeal by the government for additional time through the Office of the Head of Civil Service, in the interest of maintaining industrial harmony,” the chairman added.
The Chairman of Gboko Local Government Area of Benue State, Torseer Yina, has imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew in the ancient town.
The curfew takes effect from Thursday, October 8, 2026, following unrest and violent protests in the area.
According to reports, the action was taken to contain the unrest and violent protests by members of BEMOA following the death of one of its members by unknown gunmen.
The protest, which was reportedly hijacked by hoodlums, turned violent after an angry mob burnt two vehicles belonging to the Benue State Civil Protection Guards.
The Gboko council chairman said the curfew takes effect immediately and warned that anyone caught flouting the order or breaching public peace would be decisively dealt with.
Nine people have died in a fatal road crash along the Ijebu-Ode-Benin Expressway in Ogun State.
The crash occurred on Monday at about 4:55pm around the Bethel area along the Ijebu-Ode/Ore axis of the expressway. It involved a white Toyota Hiace commercial bus belonging to Delta Line and a white Sino truck operated by Bill Gas Solution Ltd.
According to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), all nine people involved in the crash, comprising three males and six females, died in the incident.
The FRSC said the crash occurred while it was raining and the road was wet, with preliminary investigations identifying speed violation as the probable cause.
The FRSC rescue team arrived at the scene shortly after receiving the report, while the bodies of the victims were taken to the General Hospital Morgue in Ijebu-Ode.
The Ogun State Sector Commander, Oludare Ogunjobi, urged motorists, especially commercial drivers, to obey speed limits and exercise extra caution when driving in the rain.
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