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By Dotun Omisakin, Lagos


Peter Obi, Presidential Candidate of Labour Party in the 2023 election, has criticised the present administration, saying there are more “Yahoo people” in government than those outside.

Obi said this in his keynote address as guest speaker at the 4th graduation ceremony of Nexford University.

At the event themed: “Lead the change; ignite your future”, Obi stressed that the country is at the mercy of corrupt officials milking from the government coffers.

“For governance, don’t think when we talk about vices, it is only Yahoo boys. There are actually more Yahoo people in government than there are outside because we have turned the entire country into a crime scene where people inside are stealing and people outside are stealing,” he said.

He emphasised on the need for quality leadership to manage the affairs of the country, urging the graduates to become positive change agents in their communities.
“It is about leadership and igniting the future. It is not rocket science but it is difficult. It is being able to have a strong character, the ability not to do the wrong thing.

“It is for you to help to bring a better change in that society that you want to live in. You have acquired knowledge today. Use what you have learnt to help us change society.

“You are a victim of Nigeria because our age and the age before has refused to do what is right and you are suffering it,” he stressed.
The former Minister of Solid Minerals, Obi Ezekwesili described service as the bedrock of leadership, urging the graduates to engage in services that impact positively in both their workspace and the country as a whole.
“Service is the best of leadership. We hope that you see graduation as the opportunity for service to the work.”

“The world of work you are in is different from our world of work. This whole world that you are in, you have to master it,” she said.
The founder of the institution, Fadl Al Tarzi, highlighted that no fewer than 1200 students graduated, earning both first degrees and Master’s.

He said the institution is poised on improving education with the aid of technology, attributing it to the support of the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support learning.
“We have Artificial Intelligence (AI) specialisation for almost five years actually and we have integrated AI in all our courses in all of our programmes.

He stressed that AI could help Nigeria talents connect with global talents and improve the country’s economy.

“AI is going to improve the economy depending on how developed it is and it is going to unfortunately put people out of jobs whether in Nigeria and in other markets but it has the potential to increase productivity and to solve problems that could have taken years to solve significantly to accelerate research and development,” he said.

One of the graduates, Yewande Matthew who finished first class in Digital Marketing, said her academic voyage was mixed with excitement and labor, attributing her academic feat to prioritizing activities and effective time management.

https://dailytrust.com/there-are-more-yahoo-boys-in-govt-than-outside-peter-obi/

Nlfpmod

😂😂😂

E sweet my body

This is a very weighty and heavy accusation. I hope he has very genuine proof. It seems Nigeria deep state is the worst in the world

The issue of Yahoo is very polarizing issue
For me as a person as long as you don't scam Nigerians I don't have an issue with it honestly

Yahoo is the online thing sustaining the economy of Nigeria as we speak... Fashion industry, car sales? Real estate? Entertainment? Hotels and bar? Food industry... This industry would take massive hit if Yahoo is ended today

There is a massive drug industry in America... In fact USA as a country sold drugs through CIA to save it's self... Hollywood and American Music industry was built on drug money

North Korea have state hackers that hack n steal from people... I hear some other countries have too

My point is the damaged done by lack of leadership can't be compared to Yahoo... We should not even be talking about Yahoo we have bigger fish to fry

Yes we all know that. But the ones buying 2008 glk and Lexus are the important ones to fixed their eyes on, while the ones looting billions with paper and pen are to be praised.

ijustdey:
https://dailytrust.com/there-are-more-yahoo-boys-in-govt-than-outside-peter-obi/

Nlfpmod

So why are EFFC not pulling their doors down , n disturbing neighborhood that Elderly NIGERIANS greatest STUDENTS, needed to visit ABUJA on behalf of EASTERN students; by the way werin concern student? Propaganda oshi Eni Ku RE EKR

This might be true if we calculate the total numbers of state and federal government employees and also those heading ministries.

90% of govt employees are corrupt

This guy speaks like an opposition leader, not a presidential material.

Always on point

Gbam. Many criminals from apex to lowest. Imagine a drug addict, peddler leading

kettykin:
This is a very weighty and heavy accusation. I hope he has very genuine proof. It seems Nigeria deep state is the worst in the world

Abeg go Sleep
na your type politicians dey use
Smh

This Agulu fraud again..

PulaPower:
This Agulu fraud again..

use your real name on Facebook or twitter and type this make we check something. add peter obi to it

obiekunie01:
use your real name on Facebook or twitter and type this make we check something. add peter obi to it

Add Peter Obi keh..

Obi nah salt or maggi?

Basket mouth Don open mouth again ooo 🤣🤣

mrvitalis:
The issue of Yahoo is very polarizing issue
For me as a person as long as you don't scam Nigerians I don't have an issue with it honestly

Yahoo is the online thing sustaining the economy of Nigeria as we speak... Fashion industry, car sales? Real estate? Entertainment? Hotels and bar? Food industry... This industry would take massive hit if Yahoo is ended today

There is a massive drug industry in America... In fact USA as a country sold drugs through CIA to save it's self... Hollywood and American Music industry was built on drug money

North Korea have state hackers that hack n steal from people... I hear some other countries have too

My point is the damaged done by lack of leadership can't be compared to Yahoo... We should not even be talking about Yahoo we have bigger fish to fry

If you are a victim you won't say this, when my dad fell victim to these clowns i vowed if o am president i will give a lengthy jail term for fraud

idahme:
If you are a victim you won't say this, when my dad fell victim to these clowns i vowed if o am president i will give a lengthy jail term for fraud

Like I said if you don't scam Nigerians I don't care

thesicilian:
This guy speaks like an opposition leader, not a presidential material.

When Tinubu was speaking nonsense against Jonathan, was he a presidential material then?

Why didn't EFCC organize night raid and arrest Yahaya Bello?

kettykin:
This is a very weighty and heavy accusation. I hope he has very genuine proof. It seems Nigeria deep state is the worst in the world

Yes o, there are more yahoo boys working for Soludo, even more yahoo boys worked for Willie Obiano when they governed Anambra State.

Only reverend fathers &’pastors worked for Saint Gringory Obi when he was governor.

Jokerman:
When Tinubu was speaking nonsense against Jonathan, was he a presidential material then?

Who is the President & Commander in Chief of The armed forces of The Federal Republic of Nigeria in 2025?

He has always been a presidential material, but the blind people like yourself with no vision couldn’t see, even till date, are still mentally blinded with no foresight.

Agreed! More billions stolen from Nigeria’s revenue generation sources everyday than yahoo people can steal from their victims

MasterJayJay:
Why didn't EFCC organize night raid and arrest Yahaya Bello?

A very senseless question.

givedemwotowoto:
Agreed! More billions stolen from Nigeria’s revenue generation sources everyday than yahoo people can steal from their victims

Gringory Obi was referring in particular to Anambra State.

sapele914:
Who is the President & Commander in Chief of The armed forces of The Federal Republic of Nigeria in 2025?

He has always been a presidential material, but the blind people like yourself with no vision couldn’t see, even till date, are still mentally blinded with no foresight.

Obi is following Tinubu footsteps.... He too might be president in 2027 or 2031, if Jesus tarries.

So let him do what Tinubu was doing in 2015

This man is so obsessed with attention I swear.

People no longer take him serious because he comments on every issue.


Governor Bala Muhammad of Bauchi state made a comment about the proposed tax bill and it made headlines for days, leading to reaction from the presidency.

But these days, the presidency no longer react to Obi's comments because doing that is tantamount to feeding his ego.

They now see his comments like how girls see used sanitary pads------ Utterly useless!

mrvitalis:
The issue of Yahoo is very polarizing issue
For me as a person as long as you don't scam Nigerians I don't have an issue with it honestly

Yahoo is the online thing sustaining the economy of Nigeria as we speak... Fashion industry, car sales? Real estate? Entertainment? Hotels and bar? Food industry... This industry would take massive hit if Yahoo is ended today

There is a massive drug industry in America... In fact USA as a country sold drugs through CIA to save it's self... Hollywood and American Music industry was built on drug money

North Korea have state hackers that hack n steal from people... I hear some other countries have too

My point is the damaged done by lack of leadership can't be compared to Yahoo... We should not even be talking about Yahoo we have bigger fish to fry

most of the yahoo involves fetish thats why society is against it

Jokerman:
Obi is following Tinubu footsteps.... He too might be president in 2027 or 2031, if Jesus tarries.

So let him do what Tinubu was doing in 2015

Sorry but Gringory Obi will never be the igbo man that will rule The Federal Republic of Nigeria.

The igbo person that will rule Nigeria as President will be decentralized, a true reflection of The NYSC, he will have an Igbo father, but not an Igbo mother.

Gringory Obi is not the one, no way on this god given earth that he can defeat The APC in 2027, & in 2031 it is going back to El Norte.

Rent has been paid advance in full, no vacancy in Aso Rock till 2031.

Bigboytinz:
most of the yahoo involves fetish thats why society is against it

Which society? No be from their papas & mamas the so called yahoo boys copy the fetish acts from?

Pikin wey Papa & Mama dey carry go church no go go babalawo, unless papa & mama after church dey go babalawo.