The American Business Community has affirmed that Mr Peter Obi and his team have the wherewithal to move Nigeria into a 21-century country that is self-reliant and self-sufficient if given the opportunity.
This was confirmed by a Nigerian U.S. based philanthropist, business analyst and the founder of Princewill and Shantel Odidi Community Foundation, Mr Princewill Odidi.
Echoing the heartbeat of participants during the interactive session at the US Chamber of Commerce organize for Peter Obi and his team, Odidi remarked that one of the greatest test to leadership is one’s ability to choose the right lieutenants.
“When Peter Obi was faced with questions at the US Chamber of Commerce meeting with Washington DC insiders, the world bank and IMF, he carried along Prof Pat Utomi.
“The way and manner Prof Utomi handled questions and addressed issues related to our forex, Capital Projects, what exactly is the problem with the economy at present, and how they planned to solve it, it is obvious, he is master of the game. I was proud of Nigeria.
Odidi said Nigeria and Nigerian would be better off if they elect competence over ethnicity. He said from what he saw and the reactions from investors, IMF and World Bank delegates, Peter Obi has the magic wand to turn things around for better if elected Nigeria President.
“The Washington boys found in Peter Obi and Pat Utomi a formidable team capable of leading Nigeria into the 21 century.
“Sitting down here and watching the presentation and analysis, you will be proud to be a Nigerian.
“Later today as we leave Washington DC to Atlanta, there is a town hall meeting slated for 6pm and a media chat with CNN Saturday morning. Proud to be Nigerian, happy I aligned with a team that has shown capacity.