Former Governor of Anambra State, Mr Peter Obi, has continued his philanthropic drive with a ₦20 million donation to educational and health institutions in the state, earning praise for his consistent commitment to human and community development.
The Anglican Bishop of Amichi Diocese, Rt. Revd. Ephraim Ikeakor, commended Obi’s selfless service during his visit to the College of Nursing Sciences at the Diocesan Hospital, Amichi, where the former governor donated ₦5 million to support ongoing infrastructural projects.
The Bishop described Obi as a rare politician whose compassion and sincerity stand out in public service.
“Whether he is contesting election or not, he continues to support institutions that serve society. I have not seen a politician like him,” Ikeakor said.
He added that Obi’s visits to the hospital had become a yearly tradition, a gesture that, according to him, reflects the former governor’s genuine passion for community upliftment.
Speaking on behalf of the students, the Students’ Union Leader, Mr Onyedika Otubaluonye, hailed Obi as “a blessing to the school and the wider community,” recalling that the institution continues to benefit from his generosity, including an ambulance he previously donated.
Obi also visited Immaculata Girls’ Secondary School, Nnewi, where he was warmly received by students. Representing them, Miss Ilikandu Mmasichukwu appreciated the former governor’s earlier interventions — including the donation of buses, computers, and generators — while appealing for more support such as a Coaster bus, a Hilux vehicle, laptops for WAEC CBT examinations, and solar power.
At St. Felix Hospital, Nnewi, Obi donated another ₦15 million to strengthen healthcare delivery. The hospital’s Manager, Rev. Fr. Peter Ugochukwu, who recalled Obi’s previous visit in 2023, expressed delight at his return, noting that the hospital plans to acquire a permanent site, build a multi-specialty facility, and establish a School of Nursing and Midwifery.
Responding at the events, Obi reiterated the importance of purposeful and compassionate leadership, urging society to celebrate leaders who serve humanity sincerely.
He also commended Bishop Ikeakor for his moral integrity and dedication to the Church, describing him as “a cleric whose integrity and service I deeply admire.”
Addressing students at Immaculata Girls’ Secondary School, Obi encouraged them to take their studies seriously, noting that education remains the most powerful tool for achieving global relevance.
“With education, you can become another Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Prof. Chinyere Okunna, or Chimamanda Adichie,” he told the students, assuring them of his support for their requests.
At St. Felix Hospital, Obi reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening health institutions so they could “continue serving God through serving humanity,” while commending the medical team for their dedication to quality healthcare delivery.
