BY AHMED AKANBI

Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, 2027 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has unveiled his agenda for a “productive and prosperous Nigeria,” with sweeping reforms in education, healthcare, and industrialization at the core.

In a statement to mark the new month, Obi pledged that one of his administration’s first actions would be to set up a task force to significantly reduce the number of out-of-school children nationwide.

He added that his administration would prioritise human capital development, national unity, and inclusive governance as the base for economic transformation.

Obi said his decision to run was driven by a commitment to put Nigeria “on the path of unity and national transformation.”

“Now, as the Nigeria Democratic Congress candidate, I will, in the coming weeks and months, provide insights into the roadmap that I am confident will help curb abuse in government, halt the decline in the quality of life of Nigerians at all levels, and usher in an era of unity, peace, sustained progress, and prosperity,” he said.

The former Anambra State governor said the roadmap is anchored on “unity, inclusion, social justice, equity, and the freedom of every citizen to pursue lawful dreams.”

Obi stressed that education and healthcare would get priority attention because of their role in building human capital.

“Robust human capital is indispensable infrastructure for national progress. It serves as the fundamental capital upon which daily life, economic expansion, and the delivery of essential public services depend,” he said.