Peter Obi, in a post on his verified Twitter page, celebrated the achievements of several young Nigerians who have excelled on the global stage. These include Dr. Anne-Marie Imafidon, a 33-year-old British-Nigerian who has been appointed the Chancellor of Glasgow Caledonian University, making her the youngest person to hold such a position in the UK.
In his words, "Young Nigerians, in different fields of endeavour have continued to blaze the trail on the global stage and it is a thing of joy to read their success stories. Recently, I read the story of Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon, a 33-year-old British-Nigerian lady who has been appointed the Chancellor of Glasgow Caledonian University, United Kingdom, making her the youngest person to hold such a position in the UK.
Next is Nigerian-American singer, Collins Obinna Chibueze, popularly known as Shaboozey, who has made history by topping the US Billboard’s Hot Country''
"And just yesterday, it was reported in the media how the Harvard Kennedy School (HKS) in the US elected another Nigerian, Ijeoma Akunyili, as an alumni board member of the institution."
Peter Obi called out another person who happens to be a Nigerian-American singer, Collins Obinna Chibueze, popularly known as Shaboozey, who has topped the US Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart. Ijeoma Akunyili, a Nigerian, has also been elected as an alumni board member of the Harvard Kennedy School in the US.
Obi expressed his joy in celebrating these young Nigerians and many other "unsung heroes" whose success stories remind us of the creativity and talent with which Nigeria is endowed. He believes that with the right leadership, Nigerian youths will continue to excel globally, and he encouraged them to strive for higher goals and inspire the younger generation to contribute to the development of the nation.
However, after the post surfaced online, there were several reactions and comments from social media users who came across it.
Take a look at the screenshot of some of the comments from the people who came across the post below.