In a continued push to support education and human capital development across Nigeria, former Anambra State governor and 2023 presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, on Wednesday, donated a total of ₦20 million to educational institutions in Kaduna State.
In a tweet, Obi who champions education and healthcare as pillars of his “New Nigeria” vision visited the schools to commend their efforts and reaffirm his commitment to these critical areas of national development.
His first stop was at the Muhammad Sambo Memorial Islamic Institute, founded by Sheikh Yusuf Sambo Rigachukwu, where he pledged ongoing support for the school’s mission.
He then proceeded to Madarasatul Hidayyatul Auladi Muslimima Almajiri School in Kawo, a school he said he had supported five times previously.
At the Almajiri school, which provides basic education to vulnerable children, Obi donated an additional ₦5 million. “No child deserves to be left behind when it comes to education,” he said. “No matter their location, we can take education to them. This is the key index of pulling our people out of poverty.”
Obi also visited Womenhood College of Health Sciences and Technology, where he presented a ₦5 million donation to support the training of women in healthcare. Recognizing the vital role of women in health delivery, especially in rural communities, he praised the institution for its impact.
At his final stop, St. Gerald’s College of Nursing Sciences, Obi donated ₦10 million to bolster the college’s efforts in training competent and compassionate nurses. Addressing students at the college, he underscored the broader significance of investment in education and health.
“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 told the students.
He urged Nigerian leaders to embrace a leadership style focused on service and impact. “Leadership is not about the title you hold, but about the lives touched. That is the leadership Nigeria needs,” he said, calling on all stakeholders to work towards a nation where no child is left behind, regardless of region, religion, or background.
Full Tweet: 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.
The visit was in line with my unwavering commitment to investing in our people through education, healthcare, and human capital development.
First, I visited the Muhammad Sambo Memorial Islamic Institute founded by Sheikh Yusuf Sambo Rigachukwu. 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.
I then visited the Madarasatul Hidayyatul Auladi Muslimima Almajiri School in Kawo, where I have previously visited about 5 times to assist the school’s developmental projects and studies.
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, and no matter their location, we can take education to them as this is the key index of pulling our people out of poverty.
After that, I proceeded to Womenhood College of Health Sciences and Technology, Kaduna, where I also donated ₦5 million, recognising the critical role the institution plays in training and empowering women in health-related fields, especially in our rural communities.
Finally, I visited St. Gerald’s College of Nursing Sciences and gave ₦10 million in support to assist their efforts in building competent and compassionate 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.
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.
Let us continue to build a nation where no child is left behind, regardless of region, religion, or background.
A New Nigeria is POssible. -PO
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