"Mr. Obi's choice was largely influenced by his youthfulness, vast knowledge of global and local economics as well as being a financial expert, all experience which Nigeria is in great need at this point in time," Abubakar's spokesman said.
"Ukukhetha kukaMnu Obi kugxile kakhulu ebusheni bakhe, ulwazi oluningi lwezomnotho womhlaba nowasekhaya kanye nokuba uchwepheshe wezezimali, konke okuhlangenwe nakho okudingeka kakhulu eNigeria ngalesi sikhathi."