“I Developed What We Are Using To Fight Erosion In Nigeria Today While Working With Former Ministers Of Environment” — Peter Obi
Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) and former Anambra State Governor, has recounted how he worked with former President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua’s administration to develop a solution to Nigeria’s erosion problem, which he said is still being used today.
Speaking on 93.7 Rhythm FM in Jos, Plateau State, Obi said he approached Yar’Adua with a proposal, prompting him to direct the Minister of Environment to develop it.
“I, working with the former Minister of Environment, we developed what they are using today to fight erosion. I went to President Yar’Adua, made a suggestion to him. He brought the minister and said, ‘You should go and develop it,’” he said.
Explaining his visit to Jos, Obi said he was there for a town hall meeting, not a rally, to listen to residents’ concerns.
“I’m not going for rally. I’m going for town hall. I came for a town hall meeting. Before we come for rally, we must go and listen to the people. Listen to what their problem is all about. Listen to what their pain is all about,” he said.
On his plans for Nigeria, Obi promised to promote national unity, end tribal divisions and tackle insecurity so displaced Nigerians could return to their communities.
He said: “There is a whole lot of division in Nigeria. I want to end tribal divisions.
“Nigerians should live in a secure state. Ensure that nobody is displaced. After a few years of our service, they must go back to their land.
“What is happening in North Central Nigeria today insecurity and there is something we must deal with, so that fathers, mothers can go back to their farm, live in their villages in peace.”
