Peter Obi worked under Abacha, you won’t believe what he did

During one of Nigeria’s most corrupt and repressive eras, Peter Obi boldly petitioned the military-led Federal Government over the worsening congestion and dysfunction at the nation’s ports — a daring move that only few would attempt under a military regime.

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His petition didn’t just highlight the problem, it offered solutions. In response, the government appointed him Chairman of the Nigerian Ports Committee, essentially saying, “Since you believe it can be fixed, come and fix it.”

Obi delivered. Under his leadership, the massive backlog of containers that had crippled port operations for years was swiftly cleared. He restored flow, efficiency, and business confidence to one of Nigeria’s most vital economic lifelines.

Despite serving under a notoriously corrupt regime, there was no single case of corruption tied to Obi or his committee. He worked without pay, turned down all offers of gratification, and left behind a record of absolute integrity.

After accomplishing the task, Obi resigned, refusing to be drawn into the military’s political system. His time was brief, but his impact was lasting. He proved that true leadership doesn’t need a title or tenure, just courage, clarity, and character.