Peter Obi Addresses Diaspora Concerns at South Africa Meeting

Former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi addressed issues affecting Nigerians abroad after meeting members of the Nigerian community in Johannesburg, South Africa.

The comments were shared in a statement posted on Obi’s official page.

According to the statement, the conversation covered diplomatic concerns, the treatment of Nigerians in foreign countries, the political situation in Nigeria, and the desire of many Nigerians overseas to return home and contribute to national development.

Obi said that the respect citizens receive abroad is often linked to the condition and reputation of their home country, emphasizing the need for accountable leadership, robust institutions, and people‑oriented governance.

He also urged Nigerians to remain law‑abiding despite prevailing frustrations, adding that nation‑building requires discipline, civic responsibility, and constructive engagement.

“A country that works, protects its institutions, upholds justice, and cares for its people naturally commands global respect,” Obi said.