Former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, on Tuesday disclosed that he held strategic meetings in London with key stakeholders in British politics and the business community as part of efforts to explore economic and trade opportunities for Nigeria.
Among those he met was Jonathan Marland, Chairman of the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council.
Obi, in a post shared on his X account on Tuesday, said the discussions focused on prospective trade opportunities, economic advancement, and the promotion of small businesses across Nigeria.
“Today, I held meetings in London with some stakeholders in British politics and business community, including Lord Jonathan Marland, the Chairman of the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC),” Obi stated.
“The discussion with Lord Marland held particular importance as it centred on prospective trade opportunities, economic advancement, and the promotion of small businesses throughout Nigeria,” he added.
The former presidential candidate stressed that countries experiencing rapid economic growth had achieved such progress through deliberate investment in micro, small and medium-sized enterprises.
“It is clear that fostering a robust economy and generating employment, as evidenced by rapidly growing nations like China, Indonesia, and Vietnam, necessitates a concerted effort to prioritise support for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises,” he said.
Obi reiterated his long-held position that MSMEs remain critical to Nigeria’s economic transformation and job creation drive.
“As I have consistently asserted, our micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) serve as the driving force behind economic growth, and it is imperative that we provide them with vigorous support to enhance development and create significant employment opportunities, particularly within the agriculture and manufacturing sectors,” he stated.
He concluded the post with his signature message: “A New and revitalised Nigeria is POssible.”
