Peter Obi Addresses Diaspora Concerns at South Africa

Peter Obi, the 2023 Nigerian presidential candidate of the Labour Party, delivered a televised address to Nigerians living abroad while in South Africa. He acknowledged the diaspora’s worries about economic hardship, insecurity and lack of opportunities at home, and pledged that his administration would prioritize job creation, infrastructure development, anti‑corruption reforms and improved security. Obi urged the overseas community to remain engaged in Nigeria’s democratic process, assuring them that his government would create an enabling environment for investment and the return of skilled professionals. Views Nigeria