By Olokuta Rofiat<\/p>\n
Peter Obi says Nigeria is still Africa\u2019s strongest investment destination, citing its growing population, abundant natural resources and expanding talent base.<\/p>\n
He made the remarks while speaking at the 4th Africa Day event organised by the Club des Entrepreneurs Mon\u00e9gasques en Afrique (CEMA), in Monaco.<\/p>\n
Obi described Africa as the \u201ccontinent of tomorrow,\u201d noting that Nigeria sits at its centre.<\/p>\n
He projected Nigeria\u2019s population to reach 320 million by 2050, with about 200 million youths who, if properly empowered, could drive innovation and growth.<\/p>\n
He stressed that Nigeria offers investors a vast consumer market, rich natural resources and an unmatched youth talent pool, but warned that poor governance threatens its prospects.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou cannot attract sustainable foreign investment with poor leadership,\u201d he said, urging reforms to stabilise the business environment.<\/p>\n
Obi\u2019s remarks served both as encouragement to investors and a call for government action to unlock the country\u2019s full economic potential.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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