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A former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has said Nigeria is rich in talent but has been held back for decades by poor leadership that fails to create opportunities for citizens to thrive.
In a statement posted on his official X (formerly Twitter) account on Monday, Obi reflected on Nigeria’s potential while preparing to watch the Super Bowl LX between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots at Levi’s Stadium in California.
He pointed to the presence of Nigerian-born players and those of Nigerian heritage: Michael Onwenu (Patriots), Uchenna Nwosu (Seahawks), and Jaxon Smith-Njigba (Seahawks), as proof of what Nigerians can achieve when given the right environment.
“Nigeria is not lacking in talent. What we have lacked for too long is leadership that unleashes that talent,” Obi said.
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He stressed that their success was the product of discipline, opportunity, and systems that reward excellence, noting that similar structures at home could unlock Nigeria’s full potential across sports, science, technology, business, and education.
Obi argued that Nigeria’s struggles stem not from a shortage of gifted individuals but from leadership failures that have stifled progress.
“If our country were governed with vision, competence, and integrity, and if leadership focused on building strong institutions, investing in people, and creating equal opportunities, there would be no limit to what Nigerians could accomplish,” he added.
He concluded that once Nigeria gets leadership right, the nation will not only participate globally but consistently excel and lead.
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