The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has said that he will soon provide insights into the roadmap that will help curb abuse in government, halt the decline in the quality of life of Nigerians at all levels, and usher in an era of unity, peace, sustained progress, and prosperity.

In a statement, Obi said this vision is anchored on a commitment to unity, inclusion, social justice, equity, and the freedom of every citizen to pursue lawful dreams.

He said central to this proposed roadmap are significant reforms in education and healthcare, which are at the core of human capital development.

“Robust human capital is indispensable infrastructure for national progress. It serves as the fundamental capital upon which daily life, economic expansion, and the delivery of essential public services depend.

“These are foundational areas that we must reform with energy and determination if we are to reap the demographic dividend of our youthful population,” he said.

Obi said that from the outset of his presidency, he wouldl establish a task force dedicated to drastically reducing the menace of out-of-school children. He promised a greater emphasis on Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) to support his drive for massive industrialisation, anchored in Nigeria’s agricultural endowments and value addition across value chains organised around industrial parks located in development zones across the country’s geopolitical regions.

“Funding and improving the equipment of TVET institutions, through partnerships among government, the private sector, and social entrepreneurs such as faith-based educators, will facilitate apprenticeship opportunities in the private sector, similar to the German dual education system.

“The situation in which unemployment remains high while Nigerian entrepreneurs establish businesses elsewhere because skilled labour is scarce must be confronted decisively. Doing so is essential for the common good and for facilitating our transition from a consumption-driven economy to a production-driven one.

“Character and civic education, emphasising the values that foster trust – an essential ingredient for enterprise and leadership – as well as shared national values, will receive significant attention within the tripartite approach to governance that we propose,” he said.

Unknown gunmen have abducted Rev. Dr. Samuel Gbinde of the NKST, alongside two members of his congregation in Benue State.

The victims were reportedly seized in the early hours of Tuesday after armed men invaded the pastor’s residence at NKST Church, Andyar, located in the Ishan Classis area of the state.

Confirming the incident, the NKST leadership described the abduction as unfortunate and appealed to Christians and the general public to pray for the safe and unconditional release of the victims.

In a statement dated June 30, 2026, and signed by the church’s General Secretary, Rev. Dr. T. A. Targba, the denomination said Rev. Dr. Gbinde and the two church members were taken from the church premises by their captors.

The church extended its sympathy to the affected families and members of the Andyar congregation, praying that God would strengthen and comfort them during the ordeal.

NKST also called on security agencies, as well as the Benue State and Federal Governments, to intensify efforts to rescue the abducted victims and ensure those responsible are arrested and prosecuted.

The church urged both levels of government to adopt more proactive and long-term strategies to combat kidnapping and other security challenges, stressing that preventing such crimes should take priority over responding after attacks occur.

Reaffirming its faith, the denomination said it remained steadfast in prayer, expressing confidence that Rev. Dr. Gbinde, the two church members, and others currently in captivity would return safely.

It also prayed for God’s protection over the Church and for lasting peace and security across Nigeria.