Peter Obi is a businessman, politician, and former governor of Anambra State in Nigeria. On July 19, 1961, he was born in Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria.
Obi earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, in 1984. In 1991, he earned a Master’s degree in Business Administration from the same university.
Obi had a successful business career before entering politics, and he is widely regarded as one of Nigeria’s most successful businessmen.
He established Next International Nigeria Ltd, a conglomerate with interests in a variety of industries, including import and export, manufacturing, real estate, and hospitality.
Obi’s political career began in 2003 when he was elected Governor of Anambra State on the All Progressives Grand Alliance platform (APGA). During his tenure as Governor, Obi oversaw a number of development projects in Anambra State, including road construction, education reform, and healthcare expansion.
Obi was re-elected Governor in 2007, but the Court of Appeal overturned his victory and ordered a new election. Obi won the re-run election and was sworn in as Governor for a second term in February 2010. He served as Governor until his term expired in 2014.
Obi has received numerous awards for his contributions to Nigerian business and politics. In 2018, he was chosen as the People’s Democratic Party’s (PDP) Vice Presidential candidate for the 2019 Presidential election, running alongside Atiku Abubakar. The incumbent President, Muhammadu Buhari, and his running mate, Yemi Osinbajo, defeated the duo.
Obi is still active in politics and is involved in business and philanthropy.
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