Peter Gregory Obi, the presidential candidate for the Labour Party in the just concluded February 25, 2023 election, donated N10 million to Paul University in Awka on Thursday.
The university is owned by the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion. Following the conclusion of the political campaigns, Obi expressed his intent to resume his philanthropic efforts towards schools and hospitals. He believes that supporting these institutions is crucial to building human capital and improving infrastructure in Nigeria. Before the campaigns, he made it a priority to visit at least three hospitals and secondary schools every month to provide support.
“As a person, I endeavour to visit at least three hospitals and three secondary schools every month. As you would see later from the cheque I have for you, it was written since January this year.
“This Paul University is one of the institutions that benefits from my intervention once in a while in my own little way.
“I believe that to solve this country’s problems, we need to invest in human capital development, and this means investment in health and education, which is why I always intervene in these areas all over Nigeria.
“Elections are over and since I am no longer canvassing for votes, this is the time to show interest in my country by continuing what I have been doing.
“That is what I’m here to do at Paul University. I urge you all to keep doing the right thing as I believe that God will at his own time, intervene, and give salvation to Nigeria.”
Upon his arrival at the institution, Obi received a warm welcome from the Vice Chancellor, Prof Obiora Nwosu, and the Deputy Vice Chancellor, Prof Chinyere Okunna. Both had previously worked with Obi during his time as Governor of Anambra State, with Okunna serving as Commissioner and Chief of Staff.
