Peter Obi Donates N20 Million to Enugu Hospital, Gives Reason
- Labour Party flagbearer Peter Obi has made a key donation to a hospital in Enugu state
- The former Anambra state governor confirmed that he donated N20 million to the Faith Foundation Mission Hospital, Nsukka
- Obi, in a post shared on his social media page, said the money was to help kickstart the building of a College of Nursing Sciences
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Enugu state, Nigeria - The Labour Party flagbearer in the 2023 presidential election, Peter Obi, on Monday, November 13, said he donated N20 million to the Faith Foundation Mission Hospital in Enugu state.
The former governor of Anambra state made this known in a series of tweets shared on his X page (formerly Twitter). He accompanied the post with pictures.
Why Peter Obi donated N20 million to Enugu hospital
Speaking on his reason for the donation, Obi said the act aligned with his commitment to investing in critical areas of national development, including health, education, and poverty eradication.
The former governor noted that the donation was for the set up of a College of Nursing Sciences.
He tweeted:
"Over the weekend, I visited Nsukka in Enugu State, where I donated N20 million to the Faith Foundation Mission Hospital, Nsukka. This is in line with my consistent commitment of investing in the most critical areas of national development, namely: health, education, and poverty eradication.
"The donation is my initial support to the Hospital through the Anglican Bishop of Nsukka, Rt Rev. Aloysius Agbo, to help them commence the building of a College of Nursing Sciences.
"I will continue to support projects that will bring development to our nation and be beneficial to Nigerians, for in so doing, we will be able to build the New Nigeria of our dreams. -PO"
Peter Obi reacts to attack on NLC President Ajaero
Meanwhile, Peter Obi reacted to Comrade Joe Ajaero's ordeal in Imo state.
Reacting via his X page (formerly Twitter) on Thursday, November 2, Obi described the attack as a rude shock to Nigerians.
The LP chieftain maintained that the incident showed how lawlessness had become the order of the day in Nigeria.
Source: Legit.ng