Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 election, has congratulated Njideka Akunyili-Crosby over her role in painting the first joint official portrait of Barack Obama, former United States president, and Michelle Obama.
In a post on social media, Obi said he was proud to see Obama celebrate the Nigerian-born artist’s achievement.
The former Anambra governor described Akunyili-Crosby’s accomplishment as a testament to the potential of Nigerian youths when talent is combined with hard work and discipline.
“She has brought our shared history to the global stage through the unveiling of the first joint portrait of President Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama,” Obi said.
He noted that Akunyili-Crosby is the daughter of the late Chike Akunyili and Dora Akunyili, former director-general of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC).
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