In a generous gesture to support healthcare education, the Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has donated a 32-seater coaster bus and ₦5 million for maintenance to Grimard College of Nursing Sciences in Anyigba, Kogi State.
Obi disclosed this via his tweet today noting that during a prior visit three months ago, the college authorities had identified the need for transportation as their most pressing concern.
At the time, the school’s leadership, including Most Rev. Dr. Anthony Adaji, the Bishop of Idah Diocese, mentioned that a brand-new bus would be prohibitively expensive, costing over ₦100 million. Obi committed to providing a fairly used bus, estimated to cost between ₦20 million and ₦30 million, which he successfully delivered.
In addition to the bus, Obi donated ₦5 million to cover essential costs such as registration, insurance, and other maintenance expenses for one year.
He expressed gratitude to the college’s management and staff for their warm reception and applauded their dedication to advancing healthcare and education.
Obi reaffirmed his commitment to supporting the institution and contributing to the broader vision of building a better Nigeria. His actions highlight his ongoing advocacy for education and healthcare as key pillars in national development.
“Yesterday, I returned to Grimard College of Nursing Sciences in Anyigba, Kogi State, to honor a pledge I had earlier made three months ago. I had, in my earlier visit to the College, donated ₦10 million to support learning.
“Both the Proprietor and the Rector informed me then that their most urgent need for accreditation was a 32-seater coaster bus for the student’s clinical experience visits. In my further discussion with the Bishop, Most Rev. Dr. Anthony Adaji, he mentioned that since a brand-new bus now costs over ₦100 million, a fairly used one costing between ₦20 million and ₦30 million would suffice.
“Today, I returned to the College to present a fairly used bus within the range mentioned by the Proprietor, to assist the students in their critical clinical experience assignments.
“Additionally, I donated ₦5 million to cover the cost of registration, insurance, and other expenses for one year. I extend my sincere thanks to the Proprietor, Management, and staff of the institution for their warm reception and commend their tireless efforts in contributing to the betterment of humanity through education and health apostolate.
“I assured them that I would continue to support them in my modest way as we work together towards a new Nigeria that is POssible,” Peter Obi tweeted.
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