The former Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has received honorary citizenship from the State of Georgia in the United States.
Obi wrote about the development on X on Friday, following his participation in the Black Congressional Week events in Washington, DC.
The former Anambra governor said his engagements further strengthened his resolve to help create a new Nigeria driven by visionary and accountable leadership.
“Yesterday, Thursday, 25th September, in Washington, DC, I participated in the activities of Black Congressional Week, with special emphasis on Georgia State events,” he stated.
He explained that his first stop was the “Congressional Black Caucus Week Reception, hosted by U.S. Senators Jon Ossoff and Reverend Raphael Warnock at the U.S. Senate Kennedy Caucus Room. Senator Warnock, a strong advocate for Africa’s development, encouraged me to discuss African democracy and development.”
The second activity, he said, was “an engagement hosted by Georgia Power, the largest independent power company in Georgia, which generates and distributes over 20,000 megawatts of electricity nationwide. My conversation with the company’s CEO, Ms Kim Clark, was deeply insightful.”
He continued, “Third was the One Voice Africa event, organised by a group committed to defending Black immigrant dignity. I urged them to take a greater interest in promoting good governance in Africa, noting that Africa’s potential is immeasurable if led by visionary and responsible leaders.”
The former governor described the “highlight of the day was the conferment of Honorary Citizenship of Georgia on me by the State of Georgia.”
Concluding, he reflected, “For me, the day’s events were about learning, serving, and remaining committed to building a new Nigeria that is truly possible.”