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Peter Obi, the former Labour Party presidential candidate, has been granted honorary citizenship by the U.S. State of Georgia.
He made this known in a post shared on X on Friday, after taking part in events organized during the Black Congressional Week in Washington, D.C.
The day’s schedule began with a reception for the Congressional Black Caucus Week, held at the Kennedy Caucus Room in the U.S. Senate and hosted by Senators Jon Ossoff and Reverend Raphael Warnock.
Obi noted that Senator Warnock had invited him to speak on topics concerning democracy and development in Africa.
He also visited Georgia Power the state’s leading independent electricity provider where he met with the company’s CEO, Kim Clark, to discuss matters related to power generation and distribution.
Additionally, he was present at the One Voice Africa gathering, an initiative that promotes the dignity of Black immigrants. There, he encouraged attendees to play a more active role in supporting effective governance across African nations.
Obi referred to the honorary citizenship recognition from the State of Georgia as the most memorable moment of the day, emphasizing that all the day’s engagements strengthened his resolve to help build a new Nigeria driven by purposeful and accountable leadership.
“Yesterday, Thursday, 25th September, in Washington, DC, I participated in the activities of Black Congressional Week, with special emphasis on Georgia State events.
“First was the Congressional Black Caucus Week Reception, hosted by U.S. Senators Jon Ossoff and Reverend Raphael Warnock at the U.S. Senate Kennedy Caucus Room. Senator Warnock, a strong advocate for Africa’s development, encouraged me to discuss African democracy and development.
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“Second was an engagement hosted by Georgia Power, the largest independent power company in Georgia, which generates and distributes over 20,000 megawatts of electricity nationwide. My conversation with the company’s CEO, Ms Kim Clark, was deeply insightful.
“Third was the One Voice Africa event, organised by a group committed to defending Black immigrant dignity. I urged them to take a greater interest in promoting good governance in Africa, noting that Africa’s potential is immeasurable if led by visionary and responsible leaders.
“Finally, the highlight of the day was the conferment of Honorary Citizenship of Georgia on me by the State of Georgia.
“For me, the day’s events were about learning, serving, and remaining committed to building a new Nigeria that is truly possible.”
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