Why I visited the schools -Former Governor
By Ime Silas
Nigerians have continued to pour in their reactions following the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP); His Excellecncy, Mr. Peter Obi ‘s recent monetary donations to two tertiary institutions in Nigeria.
The former Anambra state governor had visited the Peter University, Achina in Anambra state during which he donated the sum of fifty million naira (N50,000,000.00) to the school.
He also, during his visit to the College of Nursing Sciences gave the sum of ten million naira (N10,000,000.00).
Speaking after the donations, the former governor noted via his post on his verified X App handle that his gestures were in line with his unwavering commitment to building a productive nation through encouragement and support to the critical sectors of the country’s economy.
According to Obi “In tune with my unwavering belief that health and education are veritable ways of pulling people out of poverty and that these sectors are critical to development in a New Nigeria, yesterday, I paid a visit to the Peter University, Achina, Anambra State, where I gave them my financial support of N50 million.
Thereafter, I visited the College of Nursing Sciences in Adazi Nnukwu, where I made an additional donation of N10 million.
“These visits and support gestures are in line with our unwavering commitment to building a productive nation, through encouragement and support in the critical sectors of health, education and poverty eradication.
I have constantly maintained that no nation develops without a healthy and educated workforce.
With Nigeria having a predominantly youthful population, we must continue to prioritize the future of our youths by investing in these critical areas.
By so doing, we will build a nation of healthy and educated citizens who are productively contributing to the growth and development of the nation.
I extend my gratitude to the Proprietors, Management, Staff, and Students of both Peter University and the College of Nursing Sciences for their contributions to our health and education sectors.
I remain confident that a New and Productive Nigeria is Possible. -PO”
Reacting to the gestures Nigerians who trooped to the Social Media platform expressed their gratitude, most of whom noting that the former Anambra governor would have served Nigeria better.
Some of the reactions as captured by our paper read this:
Thank you for being kind sir @PeterObi
Among all the past governor, u distinguish yourself out by giving back part of what is being taken from the state. This gesture is very rare.
Received all ur heart desires sir except becoming Nigeria president.
God bless you sir. -M.A.M.A.T.E.E
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It’s been almost 3 years. The opposition are still yet to find one illegal dealing of he/any of his family members.
- He didn’t appropriate any state asset to himself.
- He didn’t embezzle state funds
- He didn’t setup any SPV to funnel portions of state funds to himself. -Diji O
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These are the same Nigerians who will end up rejecting a man like you when it’s time for election.
To be frank, God has given you heavenly patience because if it were me, I would have stopped donating a long time ago.
You will enter Aso Rock, and Nigeria will work under you. -Dan
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Dear @PeterObi, thanks for all you do. Keep making our youths smile
We need more of your type for a greater Nigeria and above all, we need you in Aso Rock -Dr. Kenon
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Thank you and God bless you my president, for not giving up on Nigerians.
They say Nigerians dodged a bullet, but in actual sense Nigerians missed a gold that was being served to them in a platter. -Pure Stanley
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Thank you for using your personal wealth to support critical development and infrastructure.
You are the leader we need to turn things around. -Okakaodumodu
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Always donating to the people!!!
May God increase & protect u IJN amen 🙂 -Omega X. D
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Peter Obi is better
While others take your wealth, Peter Obi shares his own wealth to better your life and existence -Chimezie
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While you support and invest in students aggressively, the other guy is aggressively doing the opposite by encouraging and investing in touts and agberos. The difference is clear! -Positive
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See the billionaire Batidiots and Ronu rascals wants to teach a lesson. -Duke of Africa
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The next president of the Federal republic of Nigeria. Every single one of them that doesn’t want you in AsoRock can move yo Haiti or Hellfire -iDAN
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A good, honourable and selfless man who can find?
It’s been rains of donations for different causes, all from wealth with enterprise.
Can the snatch it, grab it and run with it try it? No now! They only groom tugs and Oles that will help them to steal and destroy ballot boxes, rig elections and destroy peoples lives with drugs.
Thanks for investing in the right way and for the future of Nigerians.
We thank you enough, may God continue to bless your source and keep you to lead a Nigeria that is POssible❤️
Good morning Obi nwanne m. -Jaynnies
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I wish Nigerians value good things. But as it stands eh, we are not ready for good governance yet. -Karigwe
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Peter Obi is the man that can clean up the mess done by APC. Nigerians must rise up and defend their votes in 2027 so Nigeria can heal from the deep injuries inflicted by APC. -Ramotu Olaniyi
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Your commitment to health and education as pillars for a prosperous Nigeria is truly inspiring! The generous donations to Peter University and the College of Nursing Sciences will undoubtedly make a lasting impact on the future of our youth. By investing in these critical sectors, you’re helping shape a healthier, more educated, and productive nation. This is the leadership we need for a brighter future. -SEAVibesX
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Your interest and value in our educational system is unprecedented!
Even those in power has not made this positive impact -Evangeline Chinyere
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This is what a leader does,
Promoting people by lifting them up through education and teaching them how to fish.
I hope other billionaires can start doing this work of us.
We can collectively make our nation great -Gregs
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Thank you my President for all you do to see Nigeria succeed.
You are an inspiration to us all. -Chima Echefule
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Nigerians doesn’t good leadership, we want it but we don’t know what it looks like.
My President -OBG
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Thank you for all you do -Oluwadamilare
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Keep being a blessing to the society Sir, you’re indeed a God sent to this generation.
Peace and love always -Promzy