- Peter Obi, former Governor of Anambra State, confirmed his donation of over N200 million for education within a week
- Speaking at the 70th Anniversary of Queen’s School in Enugu, Obi detailed his visits to various educational institutions across Nigeria
- He urged alumni and Nigerians to focus on rebuilding existing schools rather than constructing new ones
Peter Obi, a former Governor of Anambra State, confirmed that he donated over N200 million within a week for education on Saturday.
While giving a speech during the 70th Anniversary of Queen’s School in Enugu, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party explained that he made the decision to provide a future for the younger generation.
“On Monday, I was in Onitsha, where they started a new university. From there, I went to Borromeo College of Nursing. On Tuesday, I was at Anyigba in Kogi State to attend to students’ needs, and on Thursdays, I was at Almajiri School in Kaduna to attend to their needs also. I have donated over N200 million within the week on education,” he said.
Obi strongly believes that no country can optimally thrive without education, adding that investing in young people limits crime.
In an attempt to critically assess the development of the Queen’s School Enugu, he said they had produced many great people, but over time, its value had declined.
“Those of you who studied in this school will be wondering how we got here. A school that has been celebrated has turned into nothing to be celebrated. I am urging you to pull your resources together toward rebuilding this school. My appeal to old girls of this school and other Nigerians is: Let’s go back and fix our schools than build new ones.”
He pledged to partner with the association to give a facelift to the school.
Peter Obi under fire for celebrating Yakubu Gowon
Meanwhile, Legit.ng earlier reported that Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 election, praised a former military ruler, Yakubu Gowon, as the latter clocked 90 years.
Obi honoured Gowon via a social media post.
In a birthday message shared on his X (formerly Twitter) handle on Saturday, October 19, the Labour Party chieftain said Gowon’s “exemplary leadership and statesmanship remain an inspiration to younger and many generations of Nigerians."
.. Source: Legit.ng
