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Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, has described Internet fraudster popularly called ‘Yahoo Boys’ as creative geniuses who can drive national development if they can be given a redirection.
The former Anambra State governor who made the remarks while speaking at the Golden Health Conference held at the Archbishop Patterson Auditorium, All Saints’ Cathedral, Onitsha on Saturday, said what the fraudsters needed was a redirection and not condemnation.
Speaking on the theme “Money Beyond Wealth,” with a focus on addressing the erosion of moral values among Nigerian youths, Obi stressed that the creativity and courage of Yahoo boys can be harnessed to drive innovation and national development if properly redirected.
“I told the youths that some of our so-called Yahoo boys are geniuses who need redirection, not condemnation,” Obi who was the guest speaker at the event said.
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“Their creativity and courage, if properly guided, can drive innovation and national development. Our challenge is to channel their energy from deception to productive enterprise,” Obi said.
He however, cautioned that Nigeria cannot attain greatness while celebrating corruption and rewarding dishonesty while comparing the current vices to those currently affecting the political class.
He also reminded the audience that “while money is necessary, it represents only a small part of true wealth, which, he said, rests on integrity, character, and purpose.”
“Real wealth uplifts both the individual and society, promotes education, reduces poverty, and creates opportunities for others to live dignified lives,” Obi added.
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