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Former governor of Anambra State and presidential hopeful of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Mr Peter Obi, has said he will continue to invest in critical sectors of Nigeria’s economy to ensure improvement.
Obi stated this when he visited the College of Nursing Sciences, Mbano, Imo State, to make a donation to the institution.
He said his continued donations to various institutions have a major focus: to help strengthen education, healthcare, and alleviate poverty, all geared towards making Nigeria a better place.
The presidential hopeful, who had previously visited the institution with a donation of a N10 million cheque, also made a fresh donation of another N10 million to the college.
He said: “Nigeria’s development depends on prioritizing human capital and building institutions that empower young people. That is the reason for my consistent stance on investing in critical sectors such as education, healthcare, and poverty alleviation.
“I urge leaders at all levels to channel resources toward productive ventures that improve lives, rather than consumption. Supporting educational institutions remains one of the most effective ways to secure the nation’s future.
“I also want to encourage the students to remain focused on their studies and prepare themselves to contribute meaningfully to society. I assure you of my continued goodwill.”
The Provost of the college, Rev. Sr. Dr. M. Laurette Madu, expressed profound gratitude to Mr. Obi for his continued financial support to the institution.
The Provost disclosed that the N10 million earlier donated by Obi to the college was used to install solar-powered electricity and a transformer to improve power supply within the institution.
She said: “That intervention significantly enhanced learning and administrative activities and addressed the infrastructure demands of this institution. The student population has continued to stretch the college’s electricity needs, so that intervention was timely.
“In a further demonstration of his commitment to education and development, Obi has donated an additional N10 million to support the college’s ongoing growth and infrastructural expansion. We thank him immensely.
“Obi’s contributions have remained impactful and timely. The staff and students deeply appreciate his generosity and sustained interest in the advancement of the institution.”
My investments in education, healthcare, poverty alleviation is to make Nigeria better – Obi
