Labour Party chieftain and former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, lauds Christ the King College (CKC), Onitsha, for clinching the top spot at the esteemed World Affairs Challenge (WAC) 2024, hosted by World Denver.
CKC Onitsha triumphed over teams from various countries, including the USA and Turkey, securing the prestigious trophy for Nigeria for the first time in the competition’s 32-year history.
Taking to his Twitter handle @PeterObi, Obi hails the school’s remarkable achievement as a testament to the exceptional potential of the Nigerian people.
Extending congratulations to the students for their stellar performance, Obi highlights their winning project, “Wize Tales by Primus,” which aims to address the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals by empowering Nigerian youth to catalyze societal change.
Reflecting on their journey, Obi recalls their earlier victories as National Champions and Regional Top in the Africa Regional competition, expressing joy at their ultimate global triumph.
As a staunch advocate for education investment, Obi underscores the significance of nurturing academic excellence for national advancement, citing CKC Onitsha as a prime example of the dividends of such investments.
In his vision for a “New Nigeria,” Obi emphasizes the continued prioritization of education investment to propel national development forward.
