Peter Gregory Obi is a Nigerian businessman and politician who was born on July 19, 1961, in Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria. He is widely recognized as one of the most successful entrepreneurs in Nigeria and was the former Governor of Anambra State, serving from 2006 to 2014.
Obi began his early education in Christ the King College, Onitsha, and later went to the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, where he graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Philosophy. He further obtained a Master's degree in Business Administration from the same institution.
After completing his education, Obi worked in several private companies in Nigeria and later founded his own company, Next International Nigeria Ltd, which became one of the largest and most successful Nigerian firms in the computer and communication technology industry. He also served as the Chairman of several other companies, including Guardian Express Mortgage Bank Ltd and Future View Securities Ltd.
In 2003, Obi joined politics and contested for the position of Governor of Anambra State under the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) party. Although he lost the election, he challenged the results in court and was eventually declared the winner of the election in 2006. Obi's tenure as Governor was marked by significant achievements in infrastructure development, education, health, and security. He is widely credited with turning around the fortunes of the state, which was then regarded as one of the most financially unstable states in Nigeria.
After leaving office in 2014, Obi remained active in politics and played a prominent role in the 2019 presidential election in Nigeria as the Vice Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Although his party lost the election, Obi's performance in the election was widely praised, and he has remained a prominent voice in Nigerian politics.
In recognition of his contributions to the development of Anambra State and Nigeria as a whole, Obi has received numerous awards and honors, including the National Productivity Order of Merit Award, the Golden Jubilee Award, and the Business Hallmark People of the Year Award.
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