Former governor of Anambra State and Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi on Tuesday visited the Anglican School of Nursing Sciences, Oji River, Enugu State, where he donated N10 million to support infrastructure and academic development.
Mr Obi was received at the Bishop’s Court by the Anglican Bishop of Oji River, Rt. Rev. Ikechukwu Egbuonu, before proceeding to the institution.
He interacted with staff and students, stressing that investment in human capital remains a sustainable strategy for national growth.
He commended the Diocese for its investment in healthcare education and urged students to remain disciplined and committed to service.
Bishop Egbuonu thanked Obi for his support for educational institutions and prayed for God’s guidance upon him.
He said the Diocese had established a large agricultural farm to support food production and two secondary schools that offer free education to indigent students.
The bishop also disclosed that the Oji River General Hospital, originally owned by the Church, had been returned to the Diocese by the Enugu State Government under governor Peter Mbah.
Following the disclosure, Obi visited the hospital and expressed hope that the Church would be assisted in restoring it to proper function.
He commended Governor Mbah for returning the hospital and urged further government support to aid rehabilitation efforts.
Obi was accompanied by Nigeria’s first female professor of mass communication, Chinyere Okunna, who said he has remained consistent in supporting education and healthcare development.
