Peter Obi delivered a keynote address at the American University of Nigeria’s (AUN) 16th Founder’s Day, which also marked the institution’s 20th anniversary. His speech centered on leveraging education as a tool for socio-economic transformation in Africa. He emphasized the importance of aligning educational initiatives with the practical needs of society to tackle challenges such as poverty, unemployment, and inequality. Obi commended AUN’s commitment to development-oriented education and its focus on community service, which has earned it recognition as one of Nigeria’s top institutions.
The event celebrated the university’s achievements since its establishment by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar in 2004. It highlighted AUN’s role in fostering critical thinking and innovation among students to address Africa’s pressing issues. Obi’s speech resonated with the institution’s mission, as he has long been an advocate for education as a cornerstone of national development.
As a staunch advocate for education, Obi highlighted the transformative role of education in addressing socioeconomic challenges. He joined a distinguished group of past speakers and engaged with AUN students and faculty during leadership mentoring sessions and tours of the university’s renewable energy projects.
