What people said
All 31 comments printed at the end of the book
Reproduced word for word, with names and titles exactly as the book prints them. Each one links to its original page.
“Anambra is among the least indebted states in Nigeria.”
“European Union has always emphasized on proper management of money, that's why it's important to have people of high integrity like Peter Obi.”
“Governor Obi's commendable performance in office led us to classify his government as reformist.”
“Governor Obi is an exceptional leader and very prudent in financial management and I believe his interest is to better the lots of his people which to my mind is very remarkable.”
“Governor Obi was the first Governor to visit my office to discuss how to fight poverty in his state and remained determined and dogged by the initiating effective economic empowerment programmes.”
“Governor Obi was the first Governor on assumption of office to approach the Bank of Industry for collaboration to create job opportunities for the people of the state. He understands the dynamics of the economy.”
“Obi, the Governor of Anambra State, has established a reputation for transparency and budget discipline, a development that is believed to have saved the state treasury substantial amounts of money in the awards and execution of contracts. Obi is known for his tight scrutiny of contracts being awarded by his government.”
“Governor Peter Obi has created the enabling environment to fast track industrial growth and development, including attracting companies such as SABmiller to Anambra State. Through steady positive transformation, the Governor restored peace and stability to the state, thus encouraging the people of the state to live dignified life.”
“I am delighted to learn that Anambra is among UNICEF's strongest partners in Nigeria. I commend Governor Obi for his commitment to children, prompt payment of counterpart funding, involvement in the development of education, scaling up of skill acquisition centers and giant strides in the Millennium Development Goals and leadership in Water and Sanitation Reform Program.”
“Peter Obi is a special gift from God and should be celebrated for his passion for the people of the state, his commitment to good governance, provision of basic things of life such as good roads, water, and health and education facilities among others.”
“Governor Peter Obi is the practical hope the people of Anambra has experienced and believe in. He represents goodness. My last wish from the people of Anambra State is to vote him in for a second tenure.”
“I thank His Excellency Governor Peter Obi for the enviable feats he has recorded through ANIDS, through which he is rapidly transforming all parts of the state and is entrenching decency and transparency in governance.”
“In the near future, people will realize that the Peter Obi administration is the best thing that has happened to the state.”
“With Governor Obi, we are beginning to realize again that we must take our destiny in our hands. As a businessman who has nurtured business from a small level, he is running the government as it should be run, putting the necessary structures in place.”
“Governor Obi is a thinker who deploys ideas trying to change the value frame of his people so that they can achieve longer sustainable values.”
“I have not met five men in my life of 60 years who are as decent and urbane as Governor Obi.”
“The Governor is working very hard with people/organizations of goodwill to engineer the evolution of development in the state.”
“Under Governor Obi, there is now a better articulation of projects, programmes and policies. Things are now done methodically.”
“Obi is a man of vision, mission, focus, compassion, piety and integrity.”
“The name of Mr. Peter Obi will be on record as the first governor of Anambra state to approach the Nigerian Stock Exchange seeking solution for economic emancipation of Anambra State.”
“Anambra West was formerly not part of the state until Obi came. He is the only governor that has not played politics with the needs of my people. It is only him that we know.”
“Mr. Peter Obi is a visionary leader. His sustained commitment to the socio-economic transformation of the state remains a source of hope and strength to all of us. His energy and wisdom, his tolerance and accommodation and his people-centered development programs are being appreciated even beyond the borders of Anambra State.”
“Obi has wiped away the tears of our people, when they had to bear the burden of incompetent and greedy rulers. He has inspired the youth unto righteousness. His sense of uprightness has reached far and wide. He has become a symbol of reference.”
“Governor Obi's initiative of sending funds directly to schools for projects should be emulated by other States to achieve maximum result as the schools know what they want and are in a better position to apply the funds.”
“By the massive deployment of computers with Internet facilities in all the schools in the State, Gov. Peter Obi has done what no Government has been able to do in Sub-Saharan Africa.”
“Gov. Obi is an education and future-friendly person. He has continued to show that he has the best interest of the state at heart. May Anambra State never lack a leader like him.”
“When the righteous is on the throne, the people rejoice.”
“Governor Obi is always thinking and working through acts of love and philanthropy. He has remained unrelenting in trying to make a difference. He lives an exemplary life and remains committed to building fear of God among our people. With him Anambra is experiencing true governance.”
“Anambra under Obi is a revolution the like of which has never been witnessed in the past.”
“Gov. Obi is one Governor I have tremendous respect for. Besides being good natured, I have sat at tables with him and I am impressed by the quality of his contributions at meetings.”
“‘Okwute’ is my man any time and any day. If you are close to him or have worked with him as I have done, I am sure you will share my sentiments for him. Obu ezigbo nwafor Igbo.”