{"id":170358,"date":"2025-07-20T14:43:35","date_gmt":"2025-07-20T13:43:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/prioritize-education-health-peter-obi-charges-govt"},"modified":"2025-07-20T15:51:29","modified_gmt":"2025-07-20T14:51:29","slug":"prioritize-education-health-peter-obi-charges-govt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/prioritize-education-health-peter-obi-charges-govt","title":{"rendered":"Prioritize education, health \u2013 Peter Obi charges govt"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Mr Peter Obi, has urged government at all levels to invest more in education and health.<\/p>\n<p>He made the call in his goodwill message at the traditional marriage of Mr Peter Uwaezu and Precious Ante in Abuja on Sunday.<\/p>\n<p>Precious is the daughter of Mr Offong Ante, a strong member of the Obidient Movement.<\/p>\n<p>Obi, who was represented by Dr Moses Paul, the Secretary-General of the Obidient Movement, said education and health play vital role in the development of the country.<\/p>\n<p>According to him, it is important for government to concentrate on education and healthcare as well as the general wellbeing of citizens.<\/p>\n<p>He said government must care for the youth, women and the less privileged.<\/p>\n<p>Obi also urged Nigerians to focus on competence when choosing leaders.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI will continue to speak to Nigerians to never relent, to continue standing and insisting on what is right,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Obi said that Ante was his birthday mate and a strong stakeholder in the Obedient Movement.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThat is the reason I am here, to also be a part of the celebration.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe is a man of vision, purpose and a serious minded person.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI wish him long life, good health and sound mind,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Ante, in his remarks, expressed gratitude to God on his 70th birthday and his daughter\u2019s traditional marriage.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cToday is my birthday, 70th birthday; the same day my only daughter, Precious Ante, is being given out in marriage,\u201d<\/p>\n<p>he said.<\/p>\n<p>He expressed gratitude to God for the success of the ceremony.<\/p>\n<p>Also speaking, his wife and mother of the bride, Joyce, said she was now fulfilled.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is the day I have been praying for.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI am giving my daughter out in marriage and today is my husband\u2019s 70th birthday. So I am happy.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMy husband is a good man, who ensures he provides for the family.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI pray that God Almighty will uphold him, keep and continue to strengthen him to see more years,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<p>She advised the couple to love each other and ensure they involve God first in all their affairs.<\/p>\n<p>The first son of Ante, Emmanuel, said that his father had made an incredible impact on his children.<\/p>\n<p>The groom, Mr Peter Uwaezu, said he was grateful to God for making the day a happy one.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI pray the Lord will grant us all our hearts\u2019 desires,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Nigeria<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. The Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Mr Peter Obi, has urged government at all levels to invest more in education and health. He made the call in his goodwill message at the traditional marriage of Mr Peter Uwaezu and Precious Ante in Abuja on Sunday. 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