Former Governor of Anambra State and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has recommenced his public engagements after a short medical rest.
The break had led to the postponement of several scheduled appearances over the weekend.
Obi had announced the hiatus via his official X account on Saturday, revealing that he fell ill during a tourism event in Enugu on Friday. Explaining his decision, he said:
“I am complying with my doctor’s advice and will be taking a short rest, during which I will not be able to meet up with scheduled engagements.”
Upon returning on Monday, Obi began with a visit fulfilling a previous commitment, a stop at an SME run by an entrepreneur he met during his travels.
During the visit, he reflected on the importance of supporting small businesses, stating that the enterprise “employs over 50 young Nigerians directly and indirectly”, has the potential to scale further with appropriate investments and government support
Drawing a contrast with successful economies, he cited Bangladesh’s textile sector as a success story:
“Our textile sector has regrettably collapsed and now contributes very little to the national economy. This shows how much untapped potential lies within our borders.”
“Investing in small businesses is key to lifting millions out of poverty and positioning Nigeria as a global player in creativity and trade.”
