(DDM) – Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Mr. Peter Obi, on Tuesday, November 5, continued his nationwide educational and healthcare support tour with fresh donations and promises of reconstruction in Anambra State.
In a statement obtained by Diaspora Digital Media (DDM), Obi announced that he visited the College of Nursing Sciences, Adazi-Nnukwu, in Anaocha Local Government Area, where he donated ₦15 million to improve teaching and learning facilities.
The former governor said the gesture reflects his sustained commitment to human capital development, describing education and healthcare as “the two strongest pillars of a productive, healthy, and prosperous nation.”
During his visit, Obi interacted with students and faculty members, encouraging them to remain dedicated to their studies and focused on contributing meaningfully to national development.
He reminded them that he had supported the establishment of the College of Nursing during his tenure as governor and has remained steadfast in backing its growth.
“I have always believed that the best way to secure our future as a nation is by investing in education and healthcare,” Obi told the students.
“Our young people must be equipped with the knowledge and values to lead Nigeria out of poverty and corruption.”
After leaving Adazi-Nnukwu, Obi proceeded to the Practising School, Agulu, which was destroyed by fire in 2024. The school community has been appealing for support to rebuild its classrooms and learning facilities.
Upon inspecting the site, Obi assured teachers and pupils that he would contribute to the full reconstruction of the school.
Witnesses at the scene told DDM that the visit drew emotional reactions from teachers, many of whom recounted Obi’s earlier support for the school during his administration as governor of Anambra State.
Obi emphasized that Nigeria cannot achieve meaningful progress unless deliberate investments are made in education and healthcare.
He said leaders at all levels must redirect public funds toward projects that impact ordinary citizens.
“Education and health remain the most critical foundations for human and national development,” Obi declared. “No society can grow beyond the quality of its education and healthcare system. I will continue to play my part, no matter how small, to build the New Nigeria we all desire.”
His visit, which sparked excitement on social media, has been described by analysts as part of Obi’s consistent post-election engagements aimed at strengthening public institutions and inspiring civic responsibility among Nigerians.
