Former presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, has donated N15 million to Philomena School of Nursing Sciences in Edo State.
According to a statement issued on Thursday, Obi said the donation was made in continuation of his commitment to supporting critical sectors of development, which include healthcare, education, and poverty reduction.
He called on government at all levels, as well as wealthy Nigerians, to channel greater attention and resources toward the critical pillars of development.
The statement reads: “On Tuesday, 24 February, in continuation of my commitment to supporting critical sectors of development – healthcare, education, and poverty reduction – I visited Benin City. While there, I stopped at the Philomena School of Nursing Sciences, one of the largest nursing institutions in the region.
“This was not my first visit. Over the years, I have made it a duty to encourage both staff and students of schools across the country as they pursue excellence in healthcare training. In further demonstration of this commitment to Philomena School of Nursing Sciences, and to support the school’s facilities as I have done previously, I donated the sum of fifteen million (₦15M) naira.
“I call on government at all levels, as well as wealthy Nigerians, to channel greater attention and resources toward the critical pillars of development – security, healthcare, education and poverty reduction.
“These are the foundations upon which a just and prosperous society must stand.
“A New Nigeria is POssible.”
