Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has hailed Obioma Somtochi Ugorji, a Nigerian student who emerged as the 2023 best-graduating student of Loyola Marymount University (LMU) Los Angeles, California, USA.
The former Anambra State governor who took to his Twitter account on Wednesday, noted that he Ugorji not only proved his worth in education, but also demonstrated his pride and confidence in his Nigerian origin by buttressing the true Nigerian spirit of unity, resilience and hard work.
“I sincerely congratulate Obioma Somtochi Ugorji, the young Nigerian boy who emerged as the 2023 best-graduating student of Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, California, USA. I rejoice with him for achieving this great feat in education,” he said.
“He not only proved his worth in education, but he also demonstrated his pride and confidence in his Nigerian origin by buttressing the true Nigerian spirit of unity, resilience and hard work. He has by his achievement brought honour to the nation.
“As a firm promoter of education, I am confident that millions of Nigerian youths are smart, and if we make adequate investments in education, we will be able to raise a smart and more productive generation and a progressive nation.
“Obioma’s achievement will inspire many youths in Nigeria and beyond to strive harder for success. I wish him well in his future endeavours.”
