Peter Obi’s 10-point agenda for a new Nigeria

Peter Obi’s proposed agenda ahead of the 2027 presidential election focuses on the following 10 key areas:

1. Education for Every Nigerian Child
Quality, accessible education, properly equipped schools, modern learning facilities and stronger investment in human capital.

2. Infrastructure That Works for Everyone
Better roads, reliable electricity, rail transportation, clean water, digital infrastructure and improved connectivity.

3. Agriculture: From Consumption to Production
Modernising agriculture, improving food security, supporting farmers and making agriculture a major source of jobs and economic growth.

4. Accountability and the War on Corruption
Promoting transparency, accountability and stronger institutions while tackling corruption and waste in government.

5. Artificial Intelligence and Technology
Using science, technology and AI to modernise government, improve efficiency, create jobs and strengthen Nigeria’s competitiveness.

6. Armed Forces Reform and Expansion
Building a modern, properly equipped and professionally managed military capable of effectively protecting Nigeria and its citizens.

7. Access to Elected Leaders
Making government more accessible through stronger citizen engagement, open communication and greater accountability to the people.

8. Security: Safety in Every Community
Strengthening policing and community security while improving the justice system and addressing underlying causes of insecurity.

9. Foreign Trade and Investment
Expanding Nigeria’s exports, attracting productive foreign investment and improving the country’s international economic relationships.

10. Youth Empowerment and Skills Acquisition
Providing young Nigerians with digital, vocational and entrepreneurial skills while expanding opportunities for employment and business creation.

Central message: The agenda presents Obi’s proposed government as one focused on integrity, compassion, accountability and productivity, with the broader objective of building what the campaign describes as “a new Nigeria.”