The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has outlined what he says would be the immediate priorities of his administration if elected president in the 2027 general election, promising to focus on national unity, education, skills development and economic transformation.
In a post shared on his X handle on Wednesday, Obi unveiled a policy document titled “My Vision for a Productive and Prosperous Nigeria,” saying his administration would be committed to restoring hope, improving governance and building a more united country.
According to the former Anambra State governor, his presidency would begin with deliberate efforts to unite Nigerians while laying the foundation for sustainable national development.
“When I decided to contest for the office of president of Nigeria, I pledged to place Nigeria on the path of unity and national transformation,” Obi wrote.
“Now, as the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) 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.”
Obi identified human capital development as the cornerstone of his proposed administration, stressing that significant investment in education and healthcare would be essential to unlocking Nigeria’s economic potential.
He disclosed that one of his first actions in office would be the establishment of a special task force to tackle the country’s growing population of out-of-school children.
“From the outset of my presidency, we will establish a task force dedicated to drastically reducing the menace of out-of-school children,” he said.
The NDC candidate also pledged to prioritise Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) as part of a broader strategy to drive industrialisation, create jobs and strengthen Nigeria’s productive capacity.
According to him, his government would invest in TVET institutions through partnerships involving government, the private sector and faith-based organisations, while expanding apprenticeship opportunities using a model similar to Germany’s dual education system.
Obi argued that improving vocational education would help bridge Nigeria’s skills gap, which he said has forced many entrepreneurs to establish businesses abroad despite the country’s high unemployment rate.
Beyond education, the former Labour Party presidential candidate said his administration would strengthen character and civic education to promote integrity, responsible leadership and shared national values.
He maintained that building trust among citizens would be critical to creating an environment where businesses can thrive and national development can flourish.
Obi said the reforms form part of his broader vision to transform Nigeria from a consumption-driven economy into a production-oriented nation capable of creating wealth, generating employment and improving living standards.
He concluded his message with his familiar campaign slogan, declaring, “A New Nigeria is Possible.”