The Digest:
At the launch of “The Chronicles of a Legend” in Abuja, Peter Obi called for a shift in the way Nigeria honors its citizens. Rather than politicians, he argued that national awards such as GCFR and GCON should be given to entrepreneurs who drive productivity and create jobs.
Key Points:
- Obi suggests national honors should reward individuals who contribute to economic growth, not just politicians.
- The Labour Party leader praised Chief Gabriel Igbinedion for creating 17,000 jobs through his contributions to education.
- Obi proposed removing honors from politicians and allocating them to job creators to support national development.
- The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, also recognized Igbinedion’s contributions to aviation and education.
- Obi pledged to contribute annually to the Esama Endowment Fund for the next decade.
- Former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, applauded Igbinedion’s vision and humility in establishing institutions like an airline, bank, and university.
Obi's remarks call for a reevaluation of how Nigeria honors its citizens, emphasizing productivity and entrepreneurship as crucial to national growth.
Sources: News Central
