Group describes Ex-Governor of Anambra state as a purposeful leader

The Alaigbo Development Foundation (ADF) has described the administration of Mr. Peter Obi, the ex-governor of Anambra State, as years of clear and purposeful demonstration of true leadership.

The President of the Foundation, Prof. Uzodinma Nwala, made this known at the unveiling of a book in Enugu titled “The Challenge of Good Governance and Leadership in Nigeria: Eight Years of Peter Obi in Anambra State.” 

Nwala said the book was essentially not about the former governor as a person but about the exemplary and purposeful leadership he provided that remained a beacon of good governance.

He said using the former governor as a role model example is borne out of the testimony they garnered when the group undertook the industrial tour of Alaigbo, starting with Anambra State.

He also said that all the industries they visited spoke highly of Mr. Obi in terms of support and deep understanding of the times.

“This visit convinced us to research into Mr. Obi’s era as a model for leadership.”

Meanwhile, the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of ADF, Bishop Obi Onubogu, described Mr. Obi as an authentic leadership model presented for emulation. He said his leadership style continues to reverberate among the people.

Speaking on behalf of the ex-governors EXCO members, Prof. Stella Chinyere Okunna, who led the team, said they felt proud of the quality of services they helped the former governor deliver to the people despite all odds.

“We may not be rich, but we have remained proud to be associated with Peter Obi whose passion for growth and development is unrivaled in this clime,” Okunna said.

A contributor to the book review and former Deputy National President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Abia Onyike, also described Mr. Peter Obi as a model worthy of emulation.

E/Suzan O.