***Reaffirms Vision for Development
In a demonstration of his commitment to fostering development in Nigeria’s health and education sectors, Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, visited Anambra State on Thursday and donated N60 million to support local institutions.
During his visit to the University on the Niger (UNINIGER) in Umunya, Obi presented N50 million to the university’s Iyi-Enu campus, aiding its expansion and infrastructure goals.
He also visited the School of Nursing at Iyienu Mission Hospital in Ogidi, where he contributed an additional N10 million to support healthcare training.
In a statement shared on his X (formerly Twitter) account, Obi described his donations as essential investments rather than expenditures. “The financial support we give to health, education, and poverty reduction initiatives is not expenditure, but an investment in crucial areas that will propel our development,” he said.
Obi emphasized the urgent need for greater support in these sectors, pointing out that underfunding, lack of infrastructure, and a significant shortage of healthcare professionals have hindered progress. He noted that Nigeria currently fails to meet the World Health Organization’s recommended healthcare worker-to-population ratio, highlighting the importance of increasing healthcare training programs nationwide.
“The solution to this urgent shortage lies in investing more aggressively in the training of healthcare professionals nationwide,” he urged.
Obi expressed gratitude to the leadership, staff, and students of both institutions for their dedication to Nigeria’s health and education. “Our sacrificial investments today will form the foundation of tomorrow’s development strides,” he said, adding confidently, “I remain certain that a New Nigeria is Possible.”
Obi’s contributions reflect his vision for a resilient Nigeria, where investment in human capital builds a foundation for sustainable development and national progress.