Posted by Chinenye on Tue 14th Apr, 2026 - tori.ng
Former Anambra Governor Peter Obi is setting his sights on a "Northern Renaissance," pitching a bold vision to transform Northern Nigeria into the nation's primary economic engine.
Peter Obi, a former governor of Anambra State and presidential candidate for the Labour Party, has restated his vision for the development of northern Nigeria, with a strong focus on agriculture, education, and poverty alleviation as key pillars for national growth.
In an interview with Arise TV, he stressed the need for strategic partnerships and investment in critical sectors to unlock the region’s economic potential. “I am working with them (Nasir El-Rufai, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso and other northerners) so they can back me. Nobody can do what I intend to do in the northern part of Nigeria,” he said.
Obi emphasized that there are many economic potential in the North, particularly in agriculture, which he believes can surpass oil revenue if properly harnessed.
“I will rebuild the North." The North is Nigeria's greatest wealth, he added, there is vast land for agriculture, and we can make more money through agriculture than we make from oil. If we want to secure the North today, we need to start investing in agriculture, start pulling people out of poverty, invest in education and health. We have a future in the North, and I can see it.”