The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Mr. Peter Obi, has donated the sum of ₦20 million to various educational institutions in Kaduna State.
Obi donated ₦5 million to the Madarasatul Hidayyatul Auladi Muslimima Almajiri School, ₦5 million to the Womenhood College of Health Sciences and Technology, and ₦10 million to St. Gerald’s College of Nursing Sciences, totalling ₦20 million.
He made this known on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday, describing the donations as part of his continued support and encouragement for critical areas of human development in the society.
“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,” Obi stated.
He continued: “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 addressing the students, the politician emphasised the importance of education and healthcare, explaining that investing in both sectors means not just building schools or hospitals, but building the future of a secure, productive, and united Nigeria.
He urged Nigerian leaders to understand that leadership is not about the title one holds, but about the lives touched, stressing that “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,” he added.
