Peter Obi, the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 election, has claimed that there are more yahoo people within government than outside of it.
The term ‘ yahoo boy’ refers to internet fraudsters, a slang that originated in Nigeria during the early 2000s when Yahoo was a dominant tech platform.
Speaking at the 4th graduation ceremony of Nexford University on Saturday, January 25, Obi expressed concern over the state of governance, describing the entire country as a crime scene.
He emphasized the urgent need for quality leadership to address Nigeria’s challenges and urged graduates to take on roles as agents of change within their communities.
“For governance, don’t think when we talk about vices, it is only yahoo boy but there are actually more in government than there are outside because we have turned the entire country into a crime scene where people inside are stealing and people outside are stealing,” Obi said.“It is about leadership and igniting the future. It is not rocket science but it is difficult. It is being able to have a strong character, the ability not to do the wrong thing.
“It is for you to help to bring a better change in that society that you want to live in. You have acquired knowledge today.Use what you have learnt to help us change society.
Oby Ezekwesili, a former minister of education, encouraged the graduates to dedicate themselves to meaningful service, emphasizing the importance of making a positive impact in their workplaces and contributing to the progress of the nation.
“Service is the best of leadership. We hope that you see graduation as the opportunity for service to the work,” Ezekwesil said.
“The world of work you are in is different from our world of work. This whole world that you are in, you have to master it.”
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