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We, the Anonymous Investigators Community of Nigeria, have dug deep into Peter Obi’s past. Here are all the shocking facts we uncovered!

Born in Onitsha (1961), Obi earned a degree in Philosophy from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka.

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followed by executive courses at Lagos Business School, Harvard Business School, LSE, Oxford, and Cambridge

Obi became a respected corporate executive and entrepreneur, serving as Chairman or Director at several financial services firms: Fidelity Bank Plc,

Guardian Express Mortgage Bank, Paymaster Nigeria Plc, as well as directorships at Chams Nigeria, Emerging Capital Ltd, Card Centre Plc

He also chaired Next International Nigeria Ltd, a leather goods manufacturer, and held corporate roles in other sectors

He showcased strategic leadership across finance, hospitality, and manufacturing in his early days.

As Governor of Anambra (2006 - 2014)
Obi returned mission schools to church and voluntary ownership, while the government funded salaries and infrastructure

This lead Anambra from 24th to 1st place in WAEC & NECO nationwide for three consecutive years!!

Provided over 30,000 computers to secondary schools, rolled out internet access to over 500 schools, and established Microsoft Academies, Africa’s largest such deployment at the time

Supplied 700+ school buses, constructed classrooms and boreholes across all 177 communities, and awarded N1 million (5-6million today) each to over 400 first‑class degree graduates from the state

In the health sector he Constructed and equipped Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu Teaching Hospital, Awka, upgraded mission hospitals across the state, established the Joseph Nwilo Heart Centre, and accredited over 12 health institutions where none existed before

Awarded the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Award for the best performing Southeast governor in immunization (2012) Anambra became polio‑free under his watch

The Millennium Development Goals Office and UNDP honored him for effective implementation in health programs

On Infrastructure
Obi Paved more than 900km of roads, built bridges, redeveloped Onitsha–Zik Roundabout, and constructed the Nkpor flyover

Designed & developed 20‑year structural plans for Awka, Onitsha, & Nnewi in partnership with UN‑Habitat, the first for any Nigerian state

Built 1st Secretariat Complex, consolidating scattered ministries, started d Three Arms Zone (Governor’s Lodge, Legislature, Judiciary), & provided official cars to senior public officers

On Economy he Introduced d first Sub‑Sovereign Wealth savings program in Sub‑Saharan Africa

left state investments totaling around $500 million, including $156 million in dollar‑denominated bonds. At handover, Anambra had no external debts, rather, large reserves and investments

Cleared N37 billion in pension arrears, paid contractors and staff on time

Obi left over N100–75 billion in the treasury at the end of his tenure

He Attracted SABMiller’s first Greenfield brewery in Nigeria and supported Innoson Motor Manufacturing, the state bought more than 1,000 vehicles from Innoson to support schools and agencies

On Security Obi Partnered with national security agencies, supplied over 500 vehicles, and gave each of the 177 communities at least one vehicle. Anambra recorded no bank robbery in the last three years, as praised by the former Inspector General of Police at that time

He revamped vigilante groups to work in coordination with police and security agencies, supported free movement and safety for residents.

He pioneered poverty mapping and launched social welfare programs, such as monthly stipends of N5,000(40k now) for indigent citizens aged 75+

On Governance, Anambra became d least indebted state in Nigeria per the Debt Management Office while being rated as Most Prudent by ThisDay(2009) & Governor of the Decade(2020)

He underwent the State Peer Review Mechanism (SPRM) a national governance audit co‑organized with DFID

Twice elected Vice‑Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, and despite being the only non‑PDP governor in the South‑East, elected chairman by fellow PDP governors for eight years

Peter Obi Awards & Honors
Man of the Year (The Sun, 2007)
Most Prudent Governor (ThisDay, 2009)

Best Immunization Governor in Southeast (Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, 2012)

West Africa ICT Governor of the Year (2010)

Governor of the Decade (This Day, 2020)

Man of the Year (Leadership Excellence, 2022)

Alumnus awards from Lagos Business School in 2014 & several others

Peter Obi’s story is one of disciplined governance, prudent fiscal management, and intentional institutional building. His time in office in Anambra State is often cited as a model of good governance in Nigeria, earning both local and international recognition.

His influence continues in public discourse, youth engagement, and civic activism.

We couldn’t find any dirt on him(yet) all we saw was a true patriot of a working system.