Labour Party presidential candidate and former Anambra State Governor, Mr. Peter Obi, on Thursday reaffirmed his commitment to education and healthcare as critical drivers of national development, donating a total of ₦25 million during visits to four institutions in Kaduna State.
Obi, who announced the visits via his official X (formerly Twitter) account, said his mission was to demonstrate continued support and encouragement for sectors central to human development.
“Today, I continued my show of support and encouragement to critical areas of human development in our society with a visit to four educational institutions in Kaduna State,” Obi said. “The visit was in line with my unwavering commitment to investing in our people through education, healthcare, and human capital development.”
His first stop was the Muhammad Sambo Memorial Islamic Institute, founded by Sheikh Yusuf Sambo Rigachukwu. While no specific figure was announced for the visit, Obi pledged long-term support to the school.
“I gave my support to the school and assured them that I will always be available and committed to supporting their efforts, now and in the future,” he noted.
Next, he visited the Madarasatul Hidayyatul Auladi Muslimima Almajiri School in Kawo—a school he has supported on multiple occasions. He donated an additional ₦5 million to support its ongoing development projects.
“I have previously visited about five times to assist the school’s developmental projects and studies,” Obi stated. “I gave an additional donation of ₦5 million, as I have always insisted that no child deserves to be left behind when it comes to education. No matter their location, we can take education to them, as this is the key index of pulling our people out of poverty.”
Obi proceeded to the Womenhood College of Health Sciences and Technology, Kaduna, where he also donated ₦5 million. He commended the institution’s role in training women for healthcare services, particularly in underserved communities.
“I recognise the critical role the institution plays in training and empowering women in health-related fields, especially in our rural communities,” he said.
His final stop was at St. Gerald’s College of Nursing Sciences, where he donated ₦10 million to support the training of nurses.
“While speaking to the students, I emphasised that when we invest in education and healthcare, we’re not just building schools or hospitals; we are building the future of a secure, productive, and united Nigeria,” Obi declared.
Obi used the occasion to reflect on the responsibilities of leadership, urging Nigerian leaders to focus on service over titles.
“I pray we as leaders understand that leadership is not about the title you hold, but about the lives touched. That is the leadership Nigeria needs,” he said.
He concluded with a rallying call for unity and inclusion:
“Let us continue to build a nation where no child is left behind, regardless of region, religion, or background. A New Nigeria is POssible.”
The philanthropic gesture drew praise across social media, with many observers highlighting Obi’s consistent record of grassroots engagement and support for marginalized communities.
