Obi Calls For Investment In Productive Population To Reduce Social Vices
By Sunday Etuka, Abuja
The former governor of Anambra State and 2023 Presidential Candidate of Labour Party (LP), Mr Peter Obi has called for aggressive investment in the productive population to reduce criminality and social vices in the country.
Mr Obi stated this while congratulating the Nigerian workers on the occasion of the 2025 International Worker’s Day.
In a post on his X handle on Thursday, Obi celebrated the tireless efforts of the workers whose unwavering commitment and immense contributions drive the nation’s growth and development.
He noted that despite the struggles and harsh economic and political challenges in the country, the Nigerian workers have continued to show resilience and commitment to the nation’s growth.
He added: “Notwithstanding the recent reconfiguration of our economic indices, the reality is that today, Nigeria has unemployment and under-employment rate of over 35% and youth unemployment and under-employmemt rate of over 45% which is one of the highest globally, fueling all sorts of criminality and social vices.
“Aggressive investment in the productive population remains the best and fastest route to bridging this shortage of well-trained workers and moving our nation from consumption to production.
“This, as I have consistently maintained, we can achieve by investing in education, health and fighting poverty through job creation and support for small businesses. As a nation, we must create an environment that fosters growth, provides opportunities, and ensures fair compensation.
“We must recognize the dignity of labour and promote a culture of respect and appreciation for all workers.”
The Labour Party bigwig reaffirmed his commitment to moving the nation from consumption to production.
“We remain committed to our struggle to create a society that recognises and rewards productivity, integrity, and honest labour.
“Let us continue to work together towards a brighter future, where every worker can thrive and where their talents and skills will match their opportunities in life,” he added.
