The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party in Nigeria’s 2023 general election, Mr Peter Obi, on Thursday met with the Commonwealth Secretary-General, Hon. Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, at the Commonwealth Headquarters in London. The meeting theme centred on promoting democracy, Education, strengthening the rule of law, and prioritising youth participation empowerment across Commonwealth nations.
Mr Obi noted that 60% with over 2.5 billion of the Commonwealth’s population under the age of 30, young people, remain the organisation’s greatest asset. He emphasised, for example, that Nigeria, with its large youth population, possesses immense potential that can be unlocked through meaningful investments in education, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
The Commonwealth boss reaffirmed that her top priorities include education, youth engagement, and employment creation. She reiterated the organisation’s commitment to supporting member nations in building inclusive societies that promote democracy, good governance and economic opportunity for all.
She further noted, that empowering young people remains essential for sustaining democracy and global stability.
The Commonwealth boss, who made history as the first African woman to lead the 56-member association, has been widely praised for her inclusive reform-minded vision and renewed commitment to amplifying the voices of developing nations within the Commonwealth.
She reiterated the organisation’s dedication to supporting member nations in building inclusive societies founded on good governance, justice, and opportunity. She further emphasised that empowering young people is not only vital to sustaining democracy but also to shaping a stable and prosperous future for all Commonwealth citizens.
Mr Obi commended the Secretary-General for her dynamic and inspiring leadership, describing her as a trailblazer whose commitment to education, youth empowerment, and democratic values will to strengthen the global Commonwealth community.
