The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has donated N20 million to two Colleges of Nursing Sciences in Imo and Anambra states—Holy Rosary College of Nursing, Ogbe, in Ahiara Catholic Diocese, Mbaise, and the College of Nursing Sciences, Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Ihiala.
Obi presented N10 million to each institution during a visit on Friday. At Holy Rosary College of Nursing, he handed over the cheque to the Bishop of Ahiara Diocese, Most Rev. Simeon Nwobi, at the college’s construction site. At Our Lady of Lourdes, Ihiala, he presented the donation to the Students’ Union Government (SUG) President, Miss Anigbo Chisom Mary, in the presence of students.
Highlighting the importance of education and healthcare, Obi commended the Catholic Diocese of Ahiara for establishing the college, describing it as a crucial step towards national development. He pledged continued support for the institutions to enhance the training of healthcare professionals.
“My Lords, what you are doing is a great service to our country,” Obi said. “This donation is not a favour to you, but a recognition of your efforts in nation-building. I will always support this project because it is about securing a better future for our country.”
Bishop Nwobi expressed gratitude for the donation, acknowledging Obi’s longstanding commitment to national development. He confirmed that the college would commence operations next year and invited Obi to its official opening.
“We are deeply grateful for this generous donation,” the bishop stated. “You have been doing so much for our country, and we continue to pray for God’s will to be done in your life.” He also confirmed that the college would officially commence operations next year and invited Obi to attend the opening ceremony.
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Similarly, the SUG President of Our Lady of Lourdes, Miss Anigbo Chisom Mary, thanked Obi on behalf of the students, describing him as a role model.
. “You have always shown us compassion and care,” she said. “You are our role model, and we will not let you down,” the SUG president emphasised.
Very Rev. Fr. Okoro, speaking about the Holy Rosary College of Nursing, revealed that the institution, which began construction in late 2021, would offer courses in nursing, midwifery, pharmacy, cardiology, and laboratory sciences.
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