The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Mr. Peter Obi, has donated ₦25 million to three institutions in Bauchi State — Malikiya College of Nursing Sciences, Madrasatu Intisharul Islam Qismu Tahfizul Qur’an, and Thomas Moore College of Health Sciences and Technology.
Obi donated ₦10 million each to Malikiya College and Thomas Moore College, and supported the Islamic school with ₦5 million.
He made the donations on Friday, reaffirming his commitment to investing in Nigeria’s education and health sectors.
“I see education and healthcare as the two most critical pillars for building a strong and prosperous nation. My first point of call was the Malikiya College of Nursing Sciences, Bauchi, where I made a donation of ₦10 million to support the training of healthcare professionals and for the strengthening of the educational infrastructure of the community. Good healthcare begins with well-trained personnel, and such investments are vital for our collective well-being.
“The second institution I visited was the Madrasatu Intisharul Islam Qismu Tahfizul Qur’an, an Almajiri School in Yelwa, in the Bauchi Local Government Area of the state. I was deeply impressed by the quality of education they provide.
“This school exemplifies what I have consistently advocated, that we must take basic education to where our children who study the Qur’an are, because no child should be left behind. I was delighted to see that alongside Qur’anic studies, they also provide basic formal education to nurture the brilliant minds of the Northern child. I supported the school with ₦5 million and assured them of my continued support,” he wrote on X (formerly Twitter).
The politician continued: “Afterwards, I proceeded to engage with the Student Union of Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi. We had a meaningful discussion about the transformative power of education in national development. I was very impressed with the level of national awareness which the students portrayed.”
Obi encouraged the students to remain steadfast in their studies, as they represent the future of the nation.
He also visited the Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed, revealing that they discussed matters of mutual interest, particularly in the areas of Nigeria’s development.
“Finally, I visited Thomas Moore College of Health Sciences and Technology, Bauchi, where I extended another ₦10 million in support. This will help strengthen their capacity to train more health professionals who will serve our communities with dedication and competence.”
The former Anambra State governor explained that, to achieve a better Nigeria, leaders must begin with deliberate investments in people — through quality education, improved healthcare, and opportunities that leave no part of the country behind.
He reiterated that leaders must invest in education, health, and poverty alleviation to improve the country.
