The Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general election Peter Obi has made a N60 million cash donation to two different institutions (Peter University Achina and College of Nursing Science Adazi Nnukwu) in Anambra State to boost productivity.
Obi in a post he made on his X handle (formerly Twitter) on Monday said health and education are veritable ways of pulling people out of poverty and that these sectors are critical to development in a new Nigeria.
He informed that the support is in line with his unwavering commitment to building a productive nation, through encouragement and support in the critical sectors of health, education and poverty eradication.
The post read, “In tune with my unwavering belief that health and education are veritable ways of pulling people out of poverty and that these sectors are critical to development in a New Nigeria, yesterday, I paid a visit to the Peter University, Achina, Anambra State, where I gave them my financial support of N50 million.
“Thereafter, I visited the College of Nursing Sciences in Adazi Nnukwu, where I made an additional donation of N10 million.
“These visits and support gestures are in line with our unwavering commitment to building a productive nation, through encouragement and support in the critical sectors of health, education and poverty eradication.
“I have constantly maintained that no nation develops without a healthy and educated workforce.
“With Nigeria having a predominantly youthful population, we must continue to prioritise the future of our youths by investing in these critical areas.
“By doing so, we will build a nation of healthy and educated citizens who are productively contributing to the growth and development of the nation.
“I extend my gratitude to the Proprietors, Management, Staff, and Students of both Peter University and the College of Nursing Sciences for their contributions to our health and education sectors.
“I remain confident that a New and Productive Nigeria is Possible”, he concluded.