This Valentine’s Day, former presidential candidate Peter Obi has asked Nigerians to put their love into service, sacrifice, and a fresh dedication to the country rather than into flowers and romantic greetings.
Valentine’s Day, which is observed on February 14 every year, is typically connected to romance, presents, and extravagant actions. However, Obi thinks the day’s spirit ought to go beyond. According to him, Nigeria itself need love—not in sentimentality, but in responsible action.
Posted on his 𝕏 page on Saturday, the former governor of Anambra State wrote, “Love is not just emotion; it is sacrifice, discipline, and commitment to what is right, honesty, compassion, respect, and devotion to the common good.” The message was captioned “Nigeria Needs Our Love in Action.”
Obi specifically spoke to young Nigerians, urging them to take the occasion as a chance to consider how they may help shape the nation’s future. He believes that patriotism ought to be more than just a catchphrase. It ought to be apparent in day-to-day decisions and public behavior.
“A nation thrives when it is nourished with love and attention, just like a living thing. According to Obi, “loving Nigeria entails advocating for fair elections, opposing vices like corruption, greed, division, and mediocrity, and supporting only those with capacity, commitment, and character.”
He maintained that true patriotism entails having the guts to voice concerns when they arise and the self-control to provide practical answers. According to the former presidential candidate, being silent in the face of wrongdoing is neglect rather than neutrality.
It also entails identifying issues and suggesting fixes while advancing justice, competence, human and developmental values, openness, and funding for healthcare and education. Integrity restores opportunity where corruption destroys it, and unity promotes progress where division generates war, he continued.
According to Obi, the impact would be revolutionary if Nigerians could bring the spirit of Valentine’s Day into the public sphere and transcend personal relationships. Communities would be more cohesive, families would be stronger, and government would be held to higher standards.
Let’s celebrate love that uplifts families, communities, and our country on this Valentine’s Day. When love turns into action, a new Nigeria might emerge,” he stated.
With the straightforward greeting, “Happy Valentine’s Day to you all,” he wrapped up his letter.
