By Tony Oraeki, Awka
The presidential candidate of Labour Party, LP, in the last presidential election, Mr. Peter Obi has donated a total of #20 million to two nursing schools which includes College of Nursing Sciences, Amichi, in Nnewi South local government area and ADON College of Health Technology, Nnewi, Nnewi North local district of Anambra state.
Obi made the donations yesterday during his separate visits to the Amichi and Nnewi Dioceses of the Anglican Church, saying that his financial offer was to aid their respective institutions to execute some pressing projects.
While receiving a cheque of ₦10 million for the College of Nursing Sciences, Amichi, the Anglican Bishop of Amichi, Most Rev. Dr. Ephraim Ikeakor, described Obi as a special specie of human being.
Bishop Ikeakor recounted Obi’s long-standing support for the Diocese, noting that his interventions have been pivotal in the growth of the hospital and affiliate schools. The Bishop reflected on the hospital’s transformation from a bushy site to a thriving healthcare facility and credited Obi’s consistency and generosity as crucial to this progress.
“Since the commencement of these facilities, Obi has owned the vision and has remained steadfast in his support,” he said.
Speaking at the event, Obi revealed that his ongoing visits to the school and hospital are inspired by the exemplary leadership of Bishop Ikeakor. He commended the Diocese’s dedication to human development and called on governments to collaborate with organisations of goodwill for the betterment of society.
He also disclosed that the cheque was for the previous year’s intervention, promising to return for the 2025 support.
While in Nnewi, Obi presented another cheque of ₦10 million to the Anglican Bishop of Nnewi Diocese, Most Rev. Dr Ndubisi Obi, for ongoing projects at ADON College of Health Technology. During the visit, he also toured the Diocese’s rehabilitation centre for individuals recovering from substance abuse.
Obi praised Bishop Ndubisi for his thoughtfulness in establishing the rehabilitation facility and encouraged the residents to take their rehabilitation seriously and reintegrate into society as productive citizens.
Bishop Ndubisi commended Obi’s exceptional commitment to the Church and society, noting how rare it is for individuals at his level to remain so connected to the people and their needs.
