Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has donated N15 million to the School of Nursing Sciences at Holy Rosary Hospital, Emekuku, in Imo State as part of his continued support for education and healthcare.
Obi announced the donation in a post on his X account after visiting the institution, where he met with its management, staff and students. During the visit, he urged the students to remain dedicated to the medical profession, stressing that healthcare workers play a vital role in every society.
He also inspected the institution’s computer laboratory, which he had previously supported, expressing satisfaction with the progress made since his earlier intervention.
Obi recalled similar investments he made in other health institutions, including Iyi-Enu and Borromeo, noting that both have since grown into teaching hospitals. He expressed hope that Holy Rosary Hospital would achieve the same milestone in the future.
He said:
“I reminded the students that the world needs them more than they need the world because healthcare is one of humanity’s most fundamental needs. Any nation that truly desires development must invest in the education and training of healthcare professionals, who remain indispensable to the well-being and productivity of society.”
“I was delighted to inspect the computer laboratory, which I had previously supported, and to witness the remarkable progress the institution has made.”
“It was also encouraging to reflect on other health institutions, such as Iyi-Enu and Borromeo, which I supported over the years and which have now grown into teaching hospitals. Their transformation reinforces my belief that sustained investments in health and education can produce enduring results. I look forward to seeing Holy Rosary Hospital attain the same status.”
“Our vision must be to build a Nigeria where functional institutions produce competent professionals, where investments are directed to critical sectors that lift people out of poverty, and where every child, regardless of background, has the opportunity to succeed. That is how we will build a nation where the son of nobody can become somebody without knowing anybody.”
