The former Governor of Anambra State and Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election has donated N60 million to Peter University and the School of Nursing, Adazi-Nnukwu, both in Anambra State.
Of the amount, N50 million is for Peter University, while N10 million is for the School of Nursing, Adazi-Nnukwu.
The gesture underscores Obi’s commitment to strengthening educational institutions in the society.
During the presentation at the Peter University, located in Achina/Onneh, Obi stressed the transformative power of quality education as a pillar of national development.
He urged the students to pursue academic excellence, emphasising that investment in education sector is an investment in the future.
He described education as the “most impactful tool for societal progress,” encouraging the students to see themselves as future leaders capable of driving positive change.
At the College of Nursing Sciences in Adazi-Nnukwu, Obi reiterated his dedication to supporting institutions that nurture skills, professionalism and character.
Addressing the strand of skilled nurses emigrating for better opportunities, he advised those who choose to do so to return once the country is reformed, adding that he and like-minded individuals are committed to achieving this vision.
For those staying back, he expressed the hope that they would ultimately use their talents to contribute to Nigeria’s progress.
In response, Bishop Paulinus Ezeokafor, a key proprietor of both the university (with Peter Cardinal Okpaleke) and the nursing college, expressed heartfelt gratitude to Obi for his steadfast commitment to education.
Calling him the “Father of Education” in Anambra, he praised Obi’s pivotal role in transforming the education in the state, notably through return of schools to the Church – a move that revitalised both infrastructure and academic standards.
According to him, “what is intriguing about Obi is that he has sustained his support to institutions even after leaving office as Governor,” a commitment that seems driven by a genuine passion for the uplift of society.
The Vice-Chancellor of Peter University, Rev. Fr. Prof. Emmanuel Umezinwa, also commended Obi for his continued support.
He highlighted Obi’s contributions to the university, particularly his sponsorship of the entrepreneurship centre, which aims to equip students with practical skills for self-reliance and innovation.
Obi was accompanied on the visit by his former Chief of Staff, Prof. Chinyere Stella Okunna, reflecting a strong partnership in the promotion of education and societal development in Anambra Stat