Peter Obi Advocates for Agricultural Investment in North

In a recent interview, Peter Obi, the former governor of Anambra State, stated that the North represents Nigeria's greatest asset, primarily due to its vast uncultivated land. He argued that agriculture should surpass oil as Nigeria's primary revenue source and called for urgent investments to unlock the agricultural sector's full potential.

Obi expressed his willingness to collaborate with notable northern political figures, including Nasir El-Rufai and Rabiu Kwankwaso, to drive development in the region. He linked the current insecurity in the North to poverty and weak governance, attributing these issues to years of neglect.

Obi emphasized the need for a strategic approach to achieve peace and security, advocating for investments in critical areas such as agriculture, education, and health to alleviate poverty. He criticized the cumulative effects of leadership failures over the years, which have eroded governance structures and societal values, particularly affecting the youth.