The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Mr. Peter Obi, has donated ₦10 million to the Archbishop Charles Heerey College of Health Sciences and Technology (ACHCOHSTEN) in Nkpor, Anambra State.
Obi made the donation during ACHCOHSTEN’s 20th Anniversary on Saturday, acknowledging that Nigeria’s health sector needs urgent attention.
“Today, I joined the 20th Anniversary of Archbishop Charles Heerey College of Health Sciences & Technology, Nkpor, to celebrate two decades of impact in health education and nation-building. Nigeria is facing a severe shortage of health professionals – a challenge that is global but even more urgent for us. We must therefore train more competent hands to meet the rising demand at home and abroad,” he wrote on X (formerly Twitter).
Obi urged the matriculating and graduating students to take their studies seriously and see themselves as potential global citizens capable of making meaningful contributions to Nigeria’s healthcare system and to the world.
The politician noted that education remains the most transformative investment and affirmed that he is always proud to meet ACHCOHSTEN graduates excelling in the United States, United Kingdom, and other parts of the world.
He also disclosed that many of the alumni trace their journey to his time as Governor of Anambra State.
“Over the years, I have consistently supported this great institution — from donating a coaster bus, to building a female hostel when the need arose, to making almost yearly contributions to their growth. On this anniversary, I extended further support with a ₦10 million donation because I believe in building people and institutions that will stand the test of time.”
Obi commended the management of ACHCOHSTEN for their commitment to quality training, emphasising that in 20 years, they have expanded into several disciplines and produced over 700 health workers who are now practising across the globe.
This, he said, is a legacy of service that deserves to be celebrated and sustained, highlighting the importance of investing in education, health, and human capital as a nation.
He added that the future of Nigeria depends not only on leaders with competence and integrity, but also on institutions that build capacity for the common good.
