Former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi says he helped develop a plan still being used to fight erosion in Nigeria.
The presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) recalled working with former Ministers of Environment during Umaru Musa Yar’Adua’s administration.
Obi made the claim during an interview on 93.7 Rhythm FM in Jos, Plateau State.
He explained that he had presented a proposal to the late president, who directed the Environment Minister to work on it.
“I, working with the former Minister of Environment, we developed what they are using today to fight erosion. I went to President Yar’Adua, made a suggestion to him. He brought the minister and said, ‘You should go and develop it,” he said.
Obi’s comments highlighted his involvement in efforts to address Nigeria’s long-running erosion problem.
The former governor also explained why he visited Jos, saying his purpose was to hear directly from residents.
He stressed that he attended a town hall meeting rather than a political rally.
“I’m not going for rally. I’m going for town hall. I came for a town hall meeting. Before we come for rally, we must go and listen to the people. Listen to what their problem is all about. Listen to what their pain is all about,” he said.
Obi also spoke about his plans to address insecurity and divisions across the country.
He promised to promote national unity and reduce tribal divisions among Nigerians.
“There is a whole lot of division in Nigeria. I want to end tribal divisions.”
He further said Nigerians should be able to live safely without being forced to abandon their homes.
“Nigerians should live in a secure state. Ensure that nobody is displaced. After a few years of our service, they must go back to their land.”
Speaking about insecurity in the North-Central region, Obi said farmers and families needed to return to their communities.
“What is happening in North Central Nigeria today insecurity and there is something we must deal with, so that fathers, mothers can go back to their farm, live in their villages in peace.”
His remarks placed erosion control, national unity and security among the issues he wants Nigerians to consider.
