The Obidient Movement known as ‘Obidients’ has celebrated Peter Obi, their mentor’s 64th birthday with a national day of service.
Obi attained the age of 64 on Saturday, July 19, 2025 and members of the Obidient Movement across Nigeria have gone ahead to honour him not with fanfare, but with impact through a nationwide “Obidient Day of Service.”
Nana Sani Kazaure, Director, Strategic Communications and Media, the Obidient Movement, has issued a statement, saying that rather than the traditional goodwill birthday messages, thousands of Obidients are engaging in community-driven acts of service to reflect Obi’s lifelong philosophy: leadership is service.
“From medical outreaches to orphanage visits, food drives to sanitation efforts, every gesture is inspired by Obi’s recent message: “If we want to celebrate my birthday, I will do so by serving others,” Kazaure stated.
“The Obidient Day of Service underscores the enduring appeal of Peter Obi’s values — compassion, accountability, and people-first governance.”
Highlights from across the country included the distribution of food and hygiene items at Jimeta Correctional Centre in Adamawa, the erection of three celebratory billboards in Ondo, and the distribution of 5,000 sanitary pads and medical outreach for young girls in Enugu.
Other states were not left out as Yobe, observed sensitisation on Obi’s legacy, sharing food with children and the elderly. Borno witnessed the distribution of mosquito nets and hope messages.
In Taraba, they visited orphanages, and in Bauchi, they distributed free notebooks, provided haircuts, and conducted outreach to orphanages.
The representatives in Kebbi provided fuel for 100 tricycles/motorcycles, offered free rides to market women, and in Imo, over 60 commercial vehicles were fueled for the public benefit.
The FCT was also active, as Medical outreach and sanitation drives took over the city. In Delta, they visited police stations, orphanages, and carried out community feeding. Akwa Ibom observed free barbing services across the state.
Finally, in Anambra, they visited an Orphanage and a correctional facility in Ekwulobia, as well as homes. In Lagos, they visited correctional centres and participated in a solidarity walk.
Kazaure also penned a special birthday greeting for the former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) during the 2023 election.
“Happy 64th birthday anniversary to Africa’s most popular politician, Peter Obi. An indefatigable Icon of our time. A leader par excellence and a man who is true, humble with a heart made of pure gold. More blessings today and always,” she wrote on her official X account.
