Former governor of Anambra State and Presidential candidate of Labour Party in the 2023 general election Mr.Peter Obi has on Wednesday donated N20 million to a school and hospital in Amichi and Nnewi, earning applause of the clergy.
Obi donated N10 million to the College of Nursing Sciences, Amichi, and another N10million for on-going projects at ADON College of Health Technology, Nnewi.
During the visit, Obi also toured the Diocese’s rehabilitation centre for individuals recovering from substance abuse
At Amichi, the Diocesan Bishop, Most Rev. Dr Ephraim Ikeakor, described Obi as a “Special Species of Human Being.”
Ikeakor recounted Obi’s long-standing support for the Diocese, noting that his interventions have been pivotal in the growth of the hospital and affiliate schools.
He reflected on the hospital’s transformation from a bushy site to a thriving healthcare facility and credited Obi’s consistency and generosity as crucial to this progress.
“Since the commencement of these facilities, Obi has owned the vision and has remained steadfast in his support,” he said.
Also speaking, the Provost of the College of Nursing Sciences, Dr Maria Maxwell, expressed her gratitude for Obi’s generosity, praising his consistent benevolence. She also lauded Bishop Ikeakor’s inspirational leadership, which she described as a blessing to the institution.
Speaking at the event, Obi revealed that his ongoing visits to the school and hospital are inspired by the exemplary leadership of Bishop Ikeakor.
He commended the Diocese’s dedication to human development and called on governments to collaborate with organisations of goodwill for the betterment of society. He also disclosed that the cheque was for the previous year’s intervention, promising to return for the 2025 support.
At Nnewi where Obi donated another N10million and also visited the Diocesan-owned school for children with special needs he pledged to support the Bishop in caring for them.
The Bishop, Most Rev. Dr. Ndubisi Obi expressed profound gratitude to Obi, describing him as a “rare creature with a good heart and a beautiful spirit.”
He commended Obi’s exceptional commitment to the Church and society, noting how rare it is for individuals at his level to remain so connected to the people and their needs.
Obi was accompanied on both visits by his former Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget, Prof. Chinyere Stella Okunna, who described his philanthropic efforts as unparalleled acts of kindness.
Okunna prayed for God to continue blessing Obi and strengthening his resolve to serve humanity#
