Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, and former governor of Anambra state, has donated ₦10 million to the Tansian College of Nursing, Oba, Anambra State.
Obi, who made the donation during his visit to the institution on Saturday, stated that education, healthcare, and poverty alleviation are crucial sectors for Nigeria’s development.
The former Anambra State governor urged leaders in the country to make these sectors priorities, stressing that education remains the most effective tool for breaking the cycle of poverty.
He emphasised that countries that have made significant progress did so by investing in human capital development through quality education.
Peter Obi, during the presentation of the cheque commended Tansian University for its dedication to training healthcare professionals, noting that strengthening the healthcare sector begins with equipping institutions with the resources needed to produce skilled professionals who will, in turn, serve society effectively.
While addressing the students, he urged them to stay focused and diligent, emphasizing that a well-educated population serves as the cornerstone of a thriving and stable society.