Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has commended Nigerian music star Davido for drawing global attention to Nigeria’s security challenges during the ongoing World Cup tournament.

Obi made the remarks in a post shared on his Facebook page on Monday, where he reflected on Nigeria’s absence from the FIFA World Cup and what he described as the need for stronger leadership to harness the country’s human potential.

According to him, Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the tournament is not due to lack of talent but to insufficient structures and leadership needed to develop sporting and youth potential.

He noted that the presence of Nigerian performers at the global tournament, as well as Nigerian-born players representing other countries, underscores the country’s untapped human resources.

Obi stressed the need for deliberate efforts by political leaders to create an enabling environment that allows young Nigerians to thrive in sports and other fields

He also praised Davido for what he described as a “remarkable gesture” in raising awareness about insecurity in Nigeria on the global stage.

The singer had appeared in a custom black leather jacket with the inscription “BRING THEM HOME,” alongside green buttons bearing the names of schoolchildren reportedly abducted in Oyo State, a move Obi said helped spotlight the plight of victims of insecurity.

Obi said the act went beyond entertainment, noting that it helped bring international attention to the situation of the abducted children and broader security concerns in the country.

He added that while Nigeria continues to face security challenges, there remains hope for improvement if the right policies and leadership commitments are put in place. (Vanguard)

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