The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Mr. Peter Obi, has donated ₦10 million to St. Anthony’s Hospital in Mgbowo, Enugu State, to upgrade the medial centre.
Obi made the donation on Thursday, highlighting the importance of a functional hospital for the host community.
He noted that the hospital, inherited by the Catholic Diocese of Awgu from the former Enugu Diocese, was, at its peak, a large and vital institution, serving both the host community and several surrounding areas.
“Today, it remains the only health facility available to these communities. After touring the premises and assessing the condition of the facilities, I made a donation of ₦10 million,” he posted on X (formerly Twitter).
“I realised the extensive work needed to restore the hospital, and I assured the management that, while this task cannot be handled by one person alone, I will continue to contribute monthly towards its rehabilitation.”
Obi also stated that the involvement of missionaries, whether Christian or Muslim, in providing essential social services deserves citizens’ support and commendation. He emphasised that their efforts help fill critical gaps and assist the government in fulfilling its basic obligations to society.
He stressed the urgent need for the hospital’s upgrade, adding that the support is not only restoring a facility but also reaffirming the shared responsibility to protect life and dignity in communities across the country.
