Former presidential candidate Peter Obi was among the notable guests at the launch of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s latest novel, Dream Count, held at the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall in London over the weekend. The event drew a crowd of about 3,000 attendees.
The book Dream Count was released on March 3, 2025, and it explores the stories of four women and their experiences with love, longing, and desire. Obi described Adichie’s conversation with journalist and author Elizabeth Day as insightful and engaging.
Before attending the book launch, Obi had meetings in Cambridge with development experts, discussing potential solutions to Nigeria’s challenges. He later emphasized the importance of investing in education, healthcare, and poverty alleviation, key factors in national development.
Reflecting on the event and his discussions, Obi expressed optimism about Nigeria’s future, stating, “With the energy and brilliance of our youth, a collective commitment, and guidance through good governance, the dream of a better Nigeria is within reach. A new Nigeria is POssible!”
He said:
“I arrived in London, United Kingdom safely on Sunday, the 2nd of March morning for a busy schedule.
I made the trip via Air Peace business class, as is my policy when embarking on long-haul flights, particularly when I have to start work immediately upon arrival.
On arrival, I proceeded to Cambridge for scheduled meetings with development experts.
Our discussions centred on suggested solutions to challenges confronting our nation.
Coming back to London later in the day, I attended Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s launch of her latest novel, Dream Count, at the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall in London. The event attracted about 3,000 attendees.
Her conversation with journalist and author Elizabeth Day was insightful, keeping the audience fully engaged throughout the event.
The event was not only a celebration of literary excellence but, more importantly, a testament to the immense potential our beloved nation holds if we invest in the most critical measures of development reflected in the Human Development Index (HDI): education, healthcare, and lifting people out of poverty.
Coupled with my earlier discussions on turning around our struggling nation and the exhilarating performance by @ChimamandaReal
, I am convinced that with the energy and brilliance of our youth, a collective commitment, and guidance through good governance, the dream of a better Nigeria is within reach.I remain confident that all hope is not lost.
A new Nigeria is POssible!”
