Former Anambra State Governor and National Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has promised to tackle insecurity, facilitate the safe return of displaced residents and revive Plateau State’s tourism potential if elected president alongside Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso.

Obi made the promises during a town hall meeting in Jos, the Plateau State capital, on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, as part of his ongoing nationwide engagement with Nigerians.

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In a statement shared on his X account, Obi said the meeting provided an opportunity to engage residents and understand their most pressing concerns, particularly the worsening security situation, youth unemployment, electoral integrity and access to financing for small businesses.

He said securing Nigeria and uniting its people would be the foundation for implementing the development plans he and Kwankwaso had proposed.

“In response, I stressed that fulfilling our plans for Nigeria would first require us to secure the nation and unite our people behind a shared purpose,” he stated.

Addressing the security challenges confronting Plateau State, Obi assured residents that his proposed administration would take decisive action against insecurity and ensure that people displaced by violence could safely return to their ancestral communities.

“In particular, I assured the people of Plateau State that we would confront insecurity decisively and enable citizens displaced by violence who are currently residing in IDP camps to return safely to their communities,” he said.

The former governor also addressed concerns about the welfare of vulnerable groups, particularly persons living with disabilities, following a question raised by a participant at the town hall meeting.

He reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring their inclusion, care and wellbeing, stressing that the treatment of vulnerable citizens reflects a nation’s compassion.

“To our brothers and sisters living with disabilities, I reaffirmed our commitment to their care, inclusion, and wellbeing. A nation’s true measure of compassion is found in the way it treats its most vulnerable citizens,” Obi stated.

He further reiterated his commitment to substantial investments in critical sectors, particularly healthcare and education, as part of efforts to reduce poverty and improve the living conditions of Nigerians.

Obi’s Plateau engagement also included a courtesy visit to the Gbong Gwom Jos, His Royal Majesty, Da (Dr.) Jacob Gyang Buba, CFR.

During the visit, Obi said he briefed the traditional ruler on the town hall meeting and its objective of engaging residents on the challenges affecting their communities.

He said the monarch received the delegation warmly, offered prayers and valuable counsel, and expressed hope for a successful programme.

According to Obi, the traditional ruler reaffirmed that traditional institutions serve as fathers to everyone and called for peace, mutual respect and harmonious coexistence as the next elections approach.

After the palace visit, Obi proceeded to Rhythm 93.7 FM Jos, where he participated in an interview programme.

During the interview, he discussed the challenges confronting Nigeria and the plans he and Kwankwaso had developed to address the country’s problems if elected into office.

The former governor also visited the section of Terminus Market that was destroyed by fire several months ago.

At the market, he interacted with traders, business owners, sellers and buyers to understand how they were coping with the losses and rebuilding their businesses amid prevailing economic challenges.

Obi assured the traders that his proposed administration would work towards easing the economic hardship confronting Nigerians, which he attributed to the policies of the current administration.

The town hall meeting also featured discussions on youth unemployment, access to business financing and the protection of electoral integrity, with participants raising concerns about the issues affecting their livelihoods and the future of the state.

On Plateau State’s tourism potential, Obi recalled a period when Jos and other parts of the state ranked among Nigeria’s leading tourist destinations, attracting visitors from across the country and beyond.

He expressed his determination to restore the state’s tourism appeal and return it to its former prominence.

“In conclusion, I recalled the time when Jos and Plateau State more broadly ranked among the foremost tourism destinations for Nigerians and visitors from around the world. I reaffirmed our determination to revive the state’s tourism potential and restore it to its rightful place of prominence,” he said.

Obi also appreciated the Gbong Gwom Jos for his hospitality, prayers and counsel, while commending party supporters in Plateau State for organising the programme.

He equally thanked residents for their participation, warmth and hospitality throughout the engagement.

Concluding his message, Obi expressed optimism about Nigeria’s future, declaring: “A New Nigeria is POssible, and Nigeria will be OK!”

Nigerians living abroad have been urged to look beyond traditional investment options such as real estate and explore opportunities in Nigeria’s capital market to protect their wealth against inflation and contribute to the country’s economic growth.

The call was made during a panel discussion on capital markets at the ninth edition of the Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit (NDIS) 2026, held in Abuja on Tuesday, November 10.

The summit, organised by the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) in collaboration with the Nigeria Diaspora Summit Initiative (NDSI), was themed, “Bridging the Trust Gap: Connecting Diaspora Capital with Credible Home-based Opportunities”.

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Speaking during the discussion, Hajia Aisha Wanka, Regional Head of First Asset Management Limited, who represented the firm’s Executive Director, Mr Sola Popoola, identified investment security as one of the major concerns discouraging Nigerians in the diaspora from investing in the country.

Wanka said asset management firms have a responsibility to guide investors towards making informed decisions, stressing the importance of understanding investment risks before committing funds.

She explained that investment risks vary depending on an individual’s risk appetite, financial objectives and investment timeline.

The First Asset Management representative also emphasised the need for financial knowledge and professional guidance, noting that investors must understand the requirements for opening investment accounts and the measures available to manage risks throughout their investment journey.

Also speaking, the panel moderator, Mr Kachi Okezie, a legal and business consultant, called for increased financial education, sensitisation and public enlightenment to encourage broader participation in Nigeria’s capital market.

Okezie acknowledged the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) for its efforts to improve market structures and investor awareness but said more attention should be given to educating small businesses on accessing the capital market for long-term financing.

He recalled that discussions at previous editions of the summit between 2022 and 2025 had identified crowdfunding as a viable option for expanding diaspora participation in the capital market.

He also highlighted the importance of improving investor onboarding processes and advisory services to make investment opportunities more accessible to Nigerians abroad.

In his closing remarks, Chairman of the Nigeria Diaspora Summit Initiative, Mr Mobolaji Lewis, said the discussion underscored the importance of building investor confidence through financial education, transparency and access to credible investment opportunities.

Lewis said one of the objectives of the engagement was to encourage Nigerians in the diaspora to explore investment opportunities beyond conventional options such as real estate.

He appreciated participants, sponsors and partners for their support, expressing optimism that the second day of the summit would be equally engaging and enlightening.

The panel discussion marked the conclusion of activities on the first day of the ninth Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit 2026.

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says it is strengthening efforts to end the rejection of road crash victims by hospitals, warning that healthcare facilities could face penalties for refusing to provide emergency treatment.

The Corps Public Education Officer, DCC Osondu Ohaeri, disclosed this during an appearance on the Nigeria Television Authority’s (NTA) Good Morning Nigeria programme, where he discussed the human stories behind road crash statistics.

Ohaeri explained that the Corps had intensified its engagement with relevant government authorities to ensure that provisions addressing the rejection of accident victims by hospitals were incorporated into traffic regulations.

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According to him, hospitals found guilty of rejecting road crash victims could face a fine of ₦50,000, although he noted that the provision was undergoing further review.

He said the measure was designed to ensure that victims receive immediate medical attention instead of being turned away when they arrive at healthcare facilities.

“The essence of doing that is that no accident victim will be taken to hospital without getting attention,” Ohaeri said.

He added that the consequences of rejecting crash victims extend beyond financial penalties, as such actions could also damage the reputation of the hospitals involved.

The FRSC spokesman also highlighted other measures introduced by the Corps to improve emergency response and reduce fatalities, including its Road Traffic Data Management System, which helps identify high-risk locations for targeted interventions and deployment of personnel.

He explained that the agency uses the data gathered to guide its policies, determine areas requiring urgent attention and strengthen its road safety operations.

Ohaeri further disclosed that the FRSC operates a 24-hour call centre that receives reports of road crashes and other traffic-related emergencies before connecting callers to the nearest command for prompt intervention.

According to him, the system has helped reduce the Corps’ emergency response time from approximately 10 minutes to nearly three minutes.

He said trained paramedics and emergency response teams are subsequently deployed to accident scenes to provide assistance to victims.

“So within that golden hour, you see a road safety personnel arriving at the scene with a team, because our paramedics have been trained to respond to such, and it has actually paid off,” he said.

Ohaeri, however, acknowledged that the Corps had yet to achieve its desired level of emergency response, stressing that efforts were ongoing to improve rescue operations and minimise fatalities from road crashes.